US SB1013 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 8-3)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

State Child Welfare Innovation Act - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to renew through FY2014 the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to authorize states to conduct child welfare program demonstration projects likely to promote the objectives of part B (Child and Family Services) or E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA). Repeals the requirement for state project applications to consider certain types of proposals. Replaces such requirement with specified conditions for state eligibility to conduct a new demonstration project. Sets forth child welfare improvement policies. Revises requirements for project applications, evaluations, and reports.

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Title

State Child Welfare Innovation Act

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2011-05-17SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2011-05-17SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3057, S3058)

Same As/Similar To

HB2883 (Related) 2011-09-30 - Became Public Law No: 112-34.
SB1542 (Related) 2011-09-20 - Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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