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US S2638

US S2638
Family Strengthening Infrastructure Act of 2021


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Introduced
08/05/2021
In Committee
08/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide additional funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

AI Summary

This bill, the Family Strengthening Infrastructure Act of 2021, would provide additional funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Specifically, it would authorize $250 million per year from 2022 to 2031 to be used for state grants to improve child protective services, as well as additional funding for community-based grants for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The bill specifies how these funds would be allocated to eligible states and territories based on their population of children under 18. To be eligible, states and territories must demonstrate they will maintain or increase their own funding for these programs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/05/2021)

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