House
Jun 3, 2013To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to help alien children in the child welfare system apply for all available forms of immigration relief, and for other purposes.
Summary
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Foster Children Opportunity Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state plans for foster care and adoption assistance to have procedures to assist alien children in the child welfare system achieve special immigrant juvenile status and lawful permanent resident status before exiting foster care. Requires case plans...
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Introduced(5/16/13)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
BO
Mr. O'Rourke
(D) TX – 16
Cosponsors (15)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Jun 3, 2013