House Bill 926
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To provide emergency funding for home visiting programs during the pandemic, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
926
Congress
117
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill provides supplemental funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. This program supports voluntary home visits by social workers and other professionals for families with young children in at-risk communities.
The funds may be used to
- expand access to virtual visits, such as by acquiring necessary technology for participating families;
- provide for specified training and administrative costs, including hazard pay; and
- meet emergency needs of participating families for diapers, prepaid grocery cards, and other supplies.
An entity that receives these funds must maintain existing staffing and funding levels, coordinate as practicable with local diaper banks when providing emergency supplies, and meet other conditions.
February 8, 2021
02/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
02/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:49 PM