Bills · S 2012
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2012Families
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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34MIN
COSPONSORS
9
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures that critical programs designed to protect and support some of the most vulnerable young people in America continue to operate. If this bill doesn't pass, the existing Runaway and Homeless Youth Act could expire, potentially cutting off funding for shelters, counseling, and other life-saving services for thousands of young people across the country. This could leave many without safe places to go, increasing their risk of exploitation, substance abuse, and long-term homelessness.
By reauthorizing and updating the Act, the bill ensures that services are more effective and better tailored to the complex needs of today's homeless youth, including specific protections against trafficking and support for mental health challenges. It means more young people could receive the specialized care they need to transition successfully into adulthood, rather than falling through the cracks.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, ensuring that federal programs supporting runaway and homeless youth continue.
This guarantees continued funding and operation for essential services like shelters and counseling programs for vulnerable youth.
PROVISION 02
Updates the Congressional findings to recognize current research on youth homelessness, trauma, substance use, and the specific vulnerabilities of certain populations, including LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color.
This ensures that programs are built on up-to-date understanding of the challenges youth face and can better tailor services.
PROVISION 03
Amends the Basic Center Grant Program to require 5-year grants for local centers and establish an appeal process for grantees.
This provides more stable, longer-term funding for centers and offers a fair way for organizations to challenge grant decisions.
PROVISION 04
Expands required services in basic centers to include trauma-informed services, suicide prevention, and specific services for youth who are victims of trafficking, ensuring all services are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
This ensures that centers provide a more comprehensive and sensitive approach to care, directly addressing some of the most critical issues facing runaway and homeless youth.
PROVISION 05
Sets capacity requirements for shelters funded by Basic Center Grants, generally a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 20 youth, with exceptions for state or local licensing laws.
This aims to standardize shelter size and potentially improve supervision and youth-to-staff ratios, while allowing flexibility for local regulations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Maine
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 44%
DEM 7 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in Senate
JUN 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3318)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2012
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2012Families
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
34 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
