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H.R. 8997In Committee

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.

Sponsor
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
D · PA-5
Key facts
Introduced: May 21, 2026
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 0
Congress: 119th
Latest action · May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Timeline

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

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