House Bill 2771
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2771
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Strengthening America's Families Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Infant and Toddler Court Program and a related resource center. It also permits the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand the program through grants to states, tribal nations, and territories for establishing, stabilizing, or enhancing infant-toddler court teams.
This program aims to improve the well-being of infants, toddlers, and families in the child welfare system through team-based case management services that foster coordination among courts, child welfare agencies, and other child-serving organizations. The resource center provides technical assistance, training, and other support for infant-toddler court teams.
April 22, 2021
04/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:37 PM