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H.R. 1925Became Law

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 10, 2003)

(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.

What just happenedOct 10, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-96.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11](R-GA)Sponsor
11 cosponsors2 D9 R
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  1. Oct 10, 2003PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 108-96.

  2. Oct 10, 2003BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 108-96.

  3. Oct 10, 2003PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 10, 2003BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 2, 2003FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 2, 2003President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 1, 2003Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 30, 2003Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Sep 30, 2003Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Sep 30, 2003Discharge

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

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Sep 30, 2003Committee14500

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

    Judiciary Committee
  12. May 21, 2003IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. May 20, 2003FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. May 20, 2003FloorH37300

    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)

  15. May 20, 2003Floor8000

    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)

  16. May 20, 2003FloorH8D000

    Considered as unfinished buisness.

  17. May 20, 2003FloorH37220

    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.

  18. May 20, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1925.

  19. May 20, 2003FloorH30000

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

  20. May 20, 2003FloorH30300

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

  21. May 20, 2003CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.

  22. May 20, 2003CommitteeH12200

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

    Education and Workforce Committee
  23. May 20, 2003Committee5000

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

    Education and Workforce Committee
  24. May 15, 2003CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  25. May 15, 2003CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  26. May 7, 2003CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee
  27. May 7, 2003CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee
  28. May 2, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

    Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee
  29. May 1, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  30. May 1, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E849-850)

  31. May 1, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. May 1, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 10, 200349

(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.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 30, 200382

(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.

Passed House amendedMay 20, 200336
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.

Introduced in HouseMay 1, 200300
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.

Amends RHYA part A (Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program) to provide for an exception to a 20-youth-maximum-capacity requirement for funding a runaway and homeless youth 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.

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

Extends an individual youth's eligibility to remain in a part B 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.

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.

Revises RHYA part A coordination assurance and part B coordination agreement requirements to provide for coordinating services with school district liaisons designated 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. 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.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) report on strategies to end youth homelessness; and (2) evaluate RHYA part B programs to report on long-term housing outcomes for youth 12 to 18 months after exiting the program.

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

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.

Requires NCMEC to coordinate the operation of a cyber tipline for reporting Internet-related child sexual exploitation in the areas of: (1) distribution of child pornography; (2) online enticement of children for sexual acts; and (3) child prostitution.