HR 8997 · 119th Congress
To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency, and for other purposes.
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2026-05-21 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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