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Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

USA116th CongressHR-4420| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2019
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (21)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (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.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3625
Introduced in Senate
  • September 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • September 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • May 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3625
    Introduced in Senate

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 116-3625: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

USA116th CongressHR-4420| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2019
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.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3625
Introduced in Senate
  • September 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.


  • September 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • May 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3625
    Introduced in Senate
Brenda L. Lawrence

Brenda L. Lawrence

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (21)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 116-3625: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health