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Nunn, Bacon, Carey propose bipartisan HOME for Foster Youth Act
1+ week, 2+ day ago (433+ words) In a proactive effort to fight youth homelessness, U. S. Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Mike Carey (R-OH) on May 29 unveiled bipartisan legislation that would streamline the federal Foster Youth to Independence program to bolster access to housing assistance…...
Yakym's foster youth bill passes House
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (331+ words) A measure offered by U. S. Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) that would improve support for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care passed the U. S. House of Representatives on May 19 as part of a larger bipartisan foster care bill. "We have…...
Moore proposes legislation to support childhood resilience
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (462+ words) Child welfare agencies shouldn't get involved when parents are trying to get children off their screens and out into the real world to gain more independence and social skills, according to U. S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT). The congressman on May 12 sponsored…...
Houchin: Federal recommendations needed to get kids to unplug
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (352+ words) U. S. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN) on Tuesday sponsored a bipartisan bill that would set federal recommendations for limiting children's screen time. "We know excessive screen time has been linked to mental health and developmental challenges in children," Rep. Houchin said. "Parents…...
Nunn, Bacon introduce measures to support siblings in foster care
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) U. S. Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) are supporting bipartisan legislation that would ensure siblings in foster care are kept together. Rep. Nunn on April 29 sponsored House Resolution (H. Res.) 1233 with cosponsors Reps. Bacon and Gwen Moore (D-WI) to recognize…...