Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026
H.R. 8997
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.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
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- May 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House