118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1446 — Foster Youth and Driving Act

“To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to expand foster parent training and authorize new appropriations to support the obtainment of a driver's license.”

Families

Introduced Mar 8, 2023

Last action Dec 17, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 8, 2023

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Referred

Dec 17, 2024

Ways & Means

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands state foster care and adoption assistance programs to provide driving preparation assistance to foster youth and related training for foster parents. The bill further directs assistance to states and tribal organizations for age-appropriate foster youth to, among other things, obtain automobile insurance, complete driver's education, obtain a driver's license, and purchase a vehicle.

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Dec 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Mar 8, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 8, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.