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HR 5889 115th Congress House Health Child health Child safety and welfare Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Family services Health programs administration and funding

Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018

Introduced: May 21, 2018 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 13, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 13, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5124)
Jun 13, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5124)
Jun 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
Jun 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5123-5125)
Jun 13, 2018
Mr. Brat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 21, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 21, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources to early childhood care and education providers and other professionals working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be affected by a family member's or other adult's substance abuse. Such resources must include information on risk-assessment, age-appropriate care, and response options that support the whole family.

What's happening now June 14, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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