S. 439 - Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
- Sponsor:
- Roy Blunt
- Summary:
- A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
S. 439 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)
- Summary
- A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care.
- Other Titles
- Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
- Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
- Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
- Sponsor
- Roy Blunt
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Social welfare
- Adoption and foster care
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Mental health
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/17/2017 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 2/17/2017 2/17/2017 Introduced in Senate 2/17/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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