H.R. 5191 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019
H.R. 5191 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019, was introduced on Nov 20, 2019, sponsored by John A. Yarmuth with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 20, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2020 This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2025 the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, which provides community-based services for runaway or homeless youth who are in need of temporary shelter, counseling, or aftercare services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2020
Sponsor
John A. Yarmuth (D-KY). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 20, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 582. (Dec 28, 2020)
More bills from John A. Yarmuth in the 116th Congress
Other Families bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2683: Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2020
- H.R. 2480: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- H.R. 2775: Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
- H.R. 3114: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
- H.R. 3315: Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
- H.R. 7909: Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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