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Homeless and Runaway Youth Support: New Programs and Protection

This act aims to improve the lives of homeless and runaway youth by offering safe shelter, psychological support, and assistance with education and employment. It introduces new care standards tailored to individual needs and authorizes funding for aid programs to better protect youth from exploitation and trafficking.
Key points
Authorization of funding and extension of grant periods for programs assisting homeless and runaway youth.
Introduction of care requirements that consider age, gender, developmental needs, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds of young people.
Expansion of services to include prevention of human trafficking, substance abuse, suicide, and provision of access to education and assistance in obtaining independent student status.
Extension of the eligibility age for transitional living programs for homeless youth from 18 to 23, and in the case of mixed projects up to 26 years.
Enabling the use of online resources and social media to reach youth in need of assistance.
Prohibition of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in aid programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4916
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Process start date: 2022-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4916.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorization of funding and extension of grant periods for programs assisting homeless and runaway youth.
  • Introduction of care requirements that consider age, gender, developmental needs, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds of young people.
  • Expansion of services to include prevention of human trafficking, substance abuse, suicide, and provision of access to education and assistance in obtaining independent student status.
  • Extension of the eligibility age for transitional living programs for homeless youth from 18 to 23, and in the case of mixed projects up to 26 years.
  • Enabling the use of online resources and social media to reach youth in need of assistance.
  • Prohibition of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in aid programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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