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To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-879| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions. Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • February 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 117-485: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-879| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2021
This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions. Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • February 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 117-485: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel