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HR 8643 118th Congress House

Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act

Official title: To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen State plan requirements to include comprehensive mental health and well-being… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen State plan requirements to include comprehensive mental health and well-being for children and youth in foster care to ensure their thriving and success.

Introduced: June 5, 2024 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Jun 5, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 5, 2024
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8643: Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8643/
MLA
"H.R. 8643: Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8643/.
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H.R. 8643, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8643/.
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[H.R. 8643: Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8643/)
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