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Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

USA117th CongressHR-2033| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2021
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (15)
Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 and collect data and report on the number of screenings completed.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4420
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
Mar 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-836
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4420
    Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act


  • March 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-836
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 117-836: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

USA117th CongressHR-2033| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2021
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 and collect data and report on the number of screenings completed.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4420
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
Mar 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-836
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4420
    Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act


  • March 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-836
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (15)
Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 117-836: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health