H.R. 3443 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2023
H.R. 3443 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on May 17, 2023, sponsored by Mary Gay Scanlon with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 17, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 20 2 3 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for programs that provide mentoring for children in foster care and children with experience in foster care. Mentoring under such programs must match youth with appropriately screened and trained adult or peer volunteers and involve regular meetings designed to last for at least one year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. (Dec 17, 2024)
Other Families bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 1147: Jenna Quinn Law
- S. 1351: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
- H.R. 9076: Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act
- H.R. 953: Child Care for Every Community Act
- H.R. 2955: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
- H.R. 8409: Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act
- H.R. 9875: Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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