To prioritize, in certain substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery programs, the treatment and recovery of addicted minors, and individuals responsible for the care of dependent minors who are at risk of entering the foster care system.

United States115th CongressHR-4388House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 17, 2017

Summary

Forgotten Families Recovery Act of 2017 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to consider the treatment and recovery of addicted minors, as well as individuals responsible for caring for dependent minors who are at risk of entering foster care, when determining priority substance use disorder prevention needs of regional and national significance.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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