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US Congress 117th Congress

Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 [S.346] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/22/2021

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Recognizing that the United States needs a Marshall Plan for Moms in order to revitalize and restore mothers in the workforce. [HR-121] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Economic Development ]
Recognizing that the United States needs a Marshall Plan for Moms in order to revitalize and restore mothers in the workforce.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 02/24/2021

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Social Determinants for Moms Act [HB-943] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
To address social determinants of maternal health with respect to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/09/2021

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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 [HB-959] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/23/2021

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Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021 [HB-948] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
To improve maternal health outcomes for incarcerated individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/23/2021

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End Diaper Need Act of 2021 [S.304] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ] [Poverty ]
A bill to provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to address the increased burden that maintaining the health and hygiene of infants and toddlers, medically complex children, and low-income adults or adults with disabilities who rely on adult incontinence materials and supplies place on families in need, the resultant adverse health effects on children and families, and the limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers and diapering (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/08/2021

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To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. [HB-879] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ]
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pramila Jayapal Introduced In House on 02/05/2021

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COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act [HB-886] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To provide funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 02/05/2021

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Emergency Family Stabilization Act [S.220] [Children and Youth ] [Community Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Poverty ]
A bill to provide emergency relief to youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness, in light of the health and economic consequences of COVID-19.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/04/2021

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COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act [S.237] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Social Security ] [Budget and Spending ]
A bill to provide funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/04/2021

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To amend section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to a nonprofit entity for a national child abuse hotline. [HB-566] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Nonprofit ] [Public Health ]
To amend section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to a nonprofit entity for a national child abuse hotline.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik Introduced In House on 01/28/2021

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Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act [HB-492] [Veterans ] [Housing ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 03/16/2021

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Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act [HB-485] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/17/2021

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Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021 [HB-433] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ]
To establish a grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/13/2021

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End Diaper Need Act of 2021 [HB-259] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ]
To amend the Public Health Service Act to address the increased burden that maintaining the health and hygiene of infants and toddlers places on families in need, the resultant adverse health effects on children and families, and the limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/02/2021

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Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act [HB-110] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve assistance and support services for caregivers of veterans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David McKinley Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/04/2021

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HELP Act of 2020 Human-Services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2020 [S.4989] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Community Development ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to allot funding to states and territories to improve 2-1-1 call systems. These systems connect callers seeking non-emergency assistance with appropriate local human services, such as homelessness and suicide prevention resources.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/09/2020

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A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Kinship Care Month". [SR-597] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Kinship Care Month". Supports the designation of September 2016 as National Kinship Care Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6276) on 09/29/2016

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A resolution supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council. [SR-580] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council. Supports the creation of the Presidential Youth Council to advise the President on the creation and implementation of new federal policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6142-6143) on 09/27/2016

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A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Kinship Care Month". [SR-266] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Kinship Care Month". This bill designates September 2015 as National Kinship Care Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7052) on 09/30/2015

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