H.R. 6848 · 116th Congress

Pandemic Protection Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Karen Bass
Introduced
2020-05-13
Latest action
2020-05-13 · Introduced in House

Summary

Pandemic Protection for Transition-age Foster Youth Act or the Pandemic Protection Act This bill extends eligibility for foster care services to youth who would otherwise age out of such services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic for three months after such emergency ends. Additionally, the bill removes certain work or education requirements for older foster youth during such period.