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H.R. 879 (117th)

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

5 February 2021

Last action

5 February 2021 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

Subjects

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21 July 2025

Summary

This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions. Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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