H.R. 6893 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
H.R. 6893 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2008, sponsored by Jim McDermott with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 110-351
What it does
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - Title I: Connecting and Supporting Relative Caregivers - (Sec. 101) Amends part E (Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to give state plans the option of providing for the state to enter into agreements to provide kinship guardianship assistance payments to grandparents and other relatives w…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim McDermott (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 17, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2008
- Became lawOct 7, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-351. (Oct 7, 2008)
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