HB5140: Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the implementation of infant-toddler court teams within States, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would amend federal health law to help states create special court teams focused on maltreated infants and toddlers. These teams would work together to improve health and well-being for very young children who experience abuse or neglect. The bill aims to coordinate care and services for this vulnerable population through the court system. The legislation was introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting consideration.
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HB5140: Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Rosa DeLauro
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (12)
Gus Bilirakis
John Rutherford
Julia Brownley
Eleanor Norton
Ann Kuster