Senate Bill 2173
115th Congress(2017-2018)
COURTS Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 29, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2173
Congress
115
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act or COURTS Act
This bill extends and otherwise revises funding for programs related to child welfare. Specifically, the bill extends through FY2022 funding for (1) the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, and (2) the grant program for improving courts' handling of foster-care and adoption proceedings.
November 29, 2017
11/29/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7407)
11/29/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:21 PM