H.R. 1779 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015
H.R. 1779 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 14, 2015, sponsored by John A. Yarmuth with 49 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015 Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to reauthorize it through FY2020, generally at FY2009 levels. Modifies the Basic Center Grant (BCG) Program (for short-term emergency shelter and family reunification services to runaway and homeless youth) to require local centers to provide safe shelter and services, including trauma-informed services, for runaway and…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John A. Yarmuth (D-KY). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Nov 16, 2015)
Other Social Welfare bills in the 114th Congress
- S. 1698: Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act
- H.R. 711: Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2015
- H.R. 973: Social Security Fairness Act of 2015
- H.R. 3516: Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act
- H.R. 3761: Seniors Deserve A Raise Act
- H.R. 3793: Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2015
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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