Proposal:21st Century Children and Families Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5856
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

21st Century Children and Families Act

This bill modifies the requirements for states receiving federal assistance for child welfare services.

Specifically, the bill expands the nondiscrimination requirements for state agencies involved in adoption or foster care placement. It also requires states to address disparities in access to services and extends the time line for modifying parental rights when a child is not in the care of a relative.

Bill Title

21st Century Children and Families Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-11-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
• 2021-11-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
• 2021-11-04: Introduced in House
• 2021-11-04: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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