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Proposal:COURTS Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act or COURTS Act

This bill extends funding through FY2023 for (1) the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, and (2) a formula-based grant program to improve foster-care and adoption proceedings in state courts. In addition, the bill makes changes to the latter program, including by requiring grantees to expend a portion of funds on data collection and data sharing activities and by reserving funding for a competitive grant program for tribal courts.

Bill Title

COURTS Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-09-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2019-09-26: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.