HR-879 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2021-02-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Families
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  • Child health
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Family services
  • Government information and archives
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
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