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To amend 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.

USA115th CongressHR-1069| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2017
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (10)
Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act with respect to state plans for the ongoing oversight and coordination of health care services for children in a foster care placement. An initial mental health screening of any child in foster care must be completed within 30 days after the child enters into foster care. In the case of any 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.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-439
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-439
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • February 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 115-439: A bill to amend 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.
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

To amend 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.

USA115th CongressHR-1069| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2017
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act with respect to state plans for the ongoing oversight and coordination of health care services for children in a foster care placement. An initial mental health screening of any child in foster care must be completed within 30 days after the child enters into foster care. In the case of any 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.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-439
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-439
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • February 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (10)
Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee, Trade Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 115-439: A bill to amend 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health