H.R. 4602 · 116th Congress

Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-10-04
Latest action
2019-10-04 · Introduced in House

Summary

Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act or the COURTS Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028, and otherwise makes changes to, the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, which provides funding to states, territories, and tribes for child and family services.

Among other changes, recipients of certain grants to improve child welfare proceedings in court systems must use a minimum percentage of funds on data collection and data sharing activities between the court systems and child welfare agencies.

In addition, the bill provides funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Fund through FY2021.