HR 8997
119th Congress
House
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.
Introduced: May 21, 2026
Introduced by:
Scanlon, Mary Gay
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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