BillsHH.R. 8997

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.

119th CongressIntroduced May 21, 2026Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]· PA-05
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 21, 2026

Committees

  • PrimaryWays and Means Committee

Action history

  1. May 21, 2026Introduced in House
  2. May 21, 2026Introduced in House
  3. May 21, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.