Introduced
H. R. 8997
Introduced in House · June 2, 2026May 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”.