Congress 108 - HR 1925 - Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act - Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) and the Missing Children's Assistance Act (MCAA) to reauthorize and revise programs under such Acts.

Title I: Amendments to Runaway and Homeless Youth Act - (Sec. 102) Renames RHYA part A as the Basic Center Grant Program (currently Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program).

(Sec. 103) Includes testing for sexually transmitted diseases, at the request of runaway and homeless youth, among the services which local basic centers may provide.

(Sec. 106) Provides for an exception to a 20-youth-maximum-capacity requirement for funding a basic center, or a locally controlled temporary shelter, if the applicant assures that there is a State or local law or regulation that requires a higher maximum to comply with licensure requirements for children and youth serving facilities.

(Sec. 107) Includes maternity group homes among the types of transitional living youth projects eligible for grants under part B (Transitional Living Grant Program) of RHYA.

(Sec. 108) Extends an individual youth's eligibility to remain in a transitional shelter beyond the regular 540-day period, until the earlier of the youth's 18th birthday or the 180th day after the end of the 540-day period.

(Sec. 109) Revises RHYA part A coordination assurance requirements to provide for coordinating services with school district liaisons designated under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, to assure that runaway and homeless youth are provided information about the educational services available to such youth under such Act.

(Sec. 110) Requires part B coordination agreements to also provide for coordinating services with McKinney-Vento school district liaisons.

(Sec. 111) Requires part B plan development to include referral of homeless youth to postsecondary education, to training services and programs under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and welfare programs under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.

(Sec. 112) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to consult the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to ensure coordination of programs and services for homeless youth.

(Sec. 116) Sets 18 years as the maximum age limit for youth seeking shelter in RHYA part A centers.

(Sec. 117) Extends through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for programs under: (1) RHYA part E, Sexual Abuse Prevention Program; and (2) all other parts of RHYA. Increases to a minimum 45 percent, and a maximum 55 percent under certain conditions, the part B portion of funds allocated to parts A and B.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report on strategies to end youth homelessness.

(Sec. 119) Directs the Secretary to evaluate RHYA part B programs to report on long-term housing outcomes for youth 12 to 18 months after exiting the program.

(Sec. 120) Prohibits use of RHYA funds for any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. Requires RHYA funds recipients who carry out such distribution programs to account for such program funds separately from RHYA funds.

Title II: Amendments to Missing Children's Assistance Act - Amends MCAA to extend through FY 2008 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) an annual grant by the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (in the Department of Justice) to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC); and (2) other programs under MCAA.

Actions

Oct 10, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-96.
Oct 10, 2003

Signed by President.
Oct 2, 2003

Presented to President.
Oct 1, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2003

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2003

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12206)
Sep 30, 2003

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12206)
May 21, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll No. 197). (text: CR H4266-4267)
May 20, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll No. 197).(text: CR H4266-4267)
May 20, 2003

Considered as unfinished buisness.
May 20, 2003

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 20, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1925.
May 20, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4266-4270, H4286-4287)
May 20, 2003

Mr. Gingrey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2003

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
May 20, 2003

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 108-118.
May 15, 2003

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 15, 2003

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2003

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 7, 2003

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
May 1, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 1, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E849-850)
May 1, 2003

Introduced in House

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