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Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act

Introduced: May 20, 2021 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2021
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Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act

This bill modifies certain child abuse prevention and treatment programs to expand the availability of alternative pathways of preventive, family-centered services and reduce the number of families referred to child protective services.

What's happening now May 20, 2021

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1741: Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1741/
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"S. 1741: Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1741/.
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S. 1741, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1741/.
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