HR 4420 · 116th Congress · Social Welfare

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

Introduced 2019-09-19· Sponsored by Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.(2019-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill requires an initial mental health screening within 30 days after a child enters foster care. In the case of a child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide technical assistance for states to implement this requirement.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]CA
Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]RI
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FL
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]FL
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]IL
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10]MI
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]NY
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]MD
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]CA
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]PA
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]NJ
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]NY