S.Res. 345 · 108th Congress
A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that Congress should expand the supports and services…
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A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that Congress should expand the supports and services available to grandparents and other relatives who are raising children when their biological parents have died or can no longer take care of them.
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should establish new and expanded supports and services, such as respite care, housing, and subsidized guardianship, for grandparents and other relatives who are raising children inside and outside of the foster care system.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 28, 2004
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should establish new and expanded supports and services, such as respite care, housing, and subsidized guardianship, for grandparents and other relatives who are raising children inside and outside of the foster care system.
Recognizes the commitment of grandparents and other relatives raising children whose parents are unable or unwilling to do so. Urges institutions and government entities to promote public policies that support such caregivers.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that Congress should expand the supports and services available to grandparents and other relatives who are raising children when their biological parents have died or can no longer take care of them.
Latest action (Apr 28, 2004): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4504)
Policy area: Families · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 28, 2004
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No recorded floor vote found.