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HR 8997 · 119th Congress

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, 2026Last action May 21, 2026Congress.gov →

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · PA-5Profile →