I also want to note that the majority leader did have an impact on this bill and required that there be penalties on the Health and Human Services Agency if they do not submit timely and complete adoption and foster care data. This will help us track exactly where children are, how long they are spending in foster care, and what their needs are. This is an important provision, and I wanted to highlight that for the Members as well.
Discussing the importance of penalties for timely data submission in adoption and foster care.
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At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young). (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick).
At this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Ryan), the chairman of the Budget Committee and the incoming chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.
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