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S.Res. 630 · 110th Congress

A resolution recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship…

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A resolution recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 110th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

7 cosponsors · 6 D, 1 I

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Recognizes the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs that provide foster youth the foundation upon which to build their careers and to be successful members of the work force.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jul 29, 2008

Recognizes the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs that provide foster youth the foundation upon which to build their careers and to be successful members of the work force.

Encourages employers of all sectors and federal, state, and local governmental agencies to increase employment of the young men and women who have been discharged from foster care in the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.

Latest action (Jul 29, 2008): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7638)

Policy area: Families · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 29, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.