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Introduced
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
In Committee
09/19/2019
09/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act, amends the Social Security Act to require that states provide initial mental health screenings for children within 30 days of entering foster care, and comprehensive mental health assessments within 60 days for those identified with a mental health issue during the initial screening. The bill also requires the Administration for Children and Families and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide technical assistance to states on how to comply with these new requirements, consulting with other relevant federal agencies and taking into account evidence-based best practices.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (22)
Brenda Lawrence (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Elijah Cummings (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuy García (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
James Langevin (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Paul Mitchell (I),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (on 09/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4420/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4420/BILLS-116hr4420ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4420/BILLS-116hr4420ih.pdf.pdf |
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