H.R.8997

Right to Representation Act

Introduced·5/21/26
Introduced

H. R. 8997

Introduced in House · June 2, 2026

May 21, 2026

Ms. Scanlon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Right to Representation Act”.