HOUSE 2535116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

Last Action: 5/7/2019

Actions

2019-05-07Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
2019-05-07Introduced in House
2019-05-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-07 (00)

Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that grants given to states for child protective services systems are not used to separate a child from the child's parent for reasons of poverty.

Cosponsors (2)

Marcia Fudge (D-OH)
Susie Lee (D-NV)

Subjects

Child safety and welfare
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family relationships
Poverty and welfare assistance

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