To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.

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Bill Number

HR 995

Introduced

Feb 11, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Topics

Child safety and welfare Crimes against children Domestic violence and child abuse Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Families Family services

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Summary

This bill permits the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families to provide grants for programs that reduce child abuse and neglect resulting from the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver.

Actions

Feb 11, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 11, 2021

Introduced in House

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