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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.

USA115th CongressS-439| Senate 
| Updated: 2/17/2017
Roy Blunt

Roy Blunt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (5)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • 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 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1069
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • February 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1069
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1069: 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

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.

USA115th CongressS-439| Senate 
| Updated: 2/17/2017
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 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1069
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • February 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1069
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Roy Blunt

Roy Blunt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (5)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1069: 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