S. 1894 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Fair Access Foster Care Act of 2005
S. 1894 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Oct 19, 2005, sponsored by James M. Inhofe with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 109-113
What it does
Fair Access Foster Care Act of 2005 - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for the making of foster care maintenance payments to private for-profit agencies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James M. Inhofe (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 19, 2005
- Passed the SenateOct 19, 2005
- Passed the HouseNov 9, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentNov 17, 2005
- Became lawNov 22, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-113. (Nov 22, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 9, 2005 · Passed408–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Fair Access Foster Care ActHouse · Nov 9, 2005
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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