United States HR 8997: 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.

Status: Introduced in House (as of 2026-05-21)

State: United States · Session: 119 · Bill: HR 8997

Sponsors: Mary Gay Scanlon

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