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H.R. 289 (100th)

Homelessness Among Families and Children Prevention Act of 1987

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

20 January 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.

Sponsors

Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

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Summary

Homelessness Among Families and Children Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) (AFDC) of title IV of the Social Security Act to modify rules used in assessing a stepparent's income for the purpose of determining AFDC eligibility. Eliminates consideration of the income of a legal guardian with whom a minor parent and the minor parent's child reside in determining such parent's AFDC eligibility. Authorizes States to extend AFDC eligibility to students aged 18 to 21. Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Act to authorize foster care maintenance payments on behalf of students as well as supervised independent living program participants, up to age 21.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 January 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.

    Source: Committee

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