S. 2982 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008
S. 2982 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 6, 2008, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy 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
- May 6, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Families
- Public law
- Public Law 110-378
What it does
Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to revise requirements for services provided under grants from the Secretary of Health and Human Services for centers for runaway and homeless youth and their families. Limits the length of stay in such a center to 21 days. Increases grant minimum allotments from $100,000 to $200,000 for states and from $45,000 to $70,000 for the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 6, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-378. (Oct 8, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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