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.

119-hr8997 119th Congress House

Bill Activity

House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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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