HR 5890
115th Congress
House
Families
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Family services
Health programs administration and funding
State and local government operations
Women's health
Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act
Introduced: May 21, 2018
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 263). (text: CR H5125)
Jun 13, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 263).(text: CR H5125)
Jun 13, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5136-5137)
Jun 13, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5890.
Jun 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5125-5127)
Jun 13, 2018
Mr. Garrett 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
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | House · vote #263 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 406–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide states with guidance and technical assistance regarding their plans under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act for assuring the safe care of infants affected by prenatal substance use.
The guidance and technical assistance must:
- enhance states' understanding of the Act;
- address the challenges of developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care;
- disseminate best practices related to developing and implementing plans of safe care;
- support collaboration between health care providers, social service agencies, public health agencies, and the child welfare system to promote a family-centered treatment approach;
- prevent separation and support reunification of families if in the best interests of the child;
- recommend treatment approaches that are designed to keep infants with their mothers and families;
- support state efforts to develop technology systems to manage and monitor implementation of plans of safe care; and
- help states improve the long-term safety and well-being of young children and their families.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
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