To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency, and for other purposes.
119-hr8997 — To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency, and for other purposes.. Sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]. Introduced 2026-05-21. House bill. 119th Congress. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill Activity
House
Introduced
2026-05-21
Introduced in House
Referred to Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee
2026-05-21
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D), PA
- Introduced
- 2026-05-21
- Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Latest Action
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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