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.
S.346: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/22/2021
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.
HB-943: Social Determinants for Moms Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/09/2021
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.
HB-959: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/23/2021
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.
HB-948: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/23/2021
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
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S.304: End Diaper Need Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/08/2021
HB-879: 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
You have voted HB-879: 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..
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.
HB-886: COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 02/05/2021
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.
S.220: Emergency Family Stabilization Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/04/2021
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.
S.237: COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/04/2021
HB-566: 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
You have voted HB-566: 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..
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.
HB-492: Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 03/16/2021
HB-485: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
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
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.
HB-433: Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021
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
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.
HB-259: End Diaper Need Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/02/2021
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.
HB-110: Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David McKinley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/04/2021
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.
S.4989: HELP Act of 2020 Human-Services Emergency Logistic Program Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/09/2020
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.
SR-580: A resolution supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council.
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