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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 23, 2016Families
H.R. 4843

Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 11, 2016)

Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse, to maintain and disseminate information about the requirements and best practices relating to the development of plans of safe care for infants born affected by illegal substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

(Sec. 3) A state plan submitted to HHS for a grant to improve its child protective services system must certify that it has a state law or statewide program relating to child abuse and neglect that includes a plan of safe care for such an infant to ensure its safety and well-being following release from the care of healthcare providers.

The state plan of safe care shall: (1) address the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver; and (2) specify the development and implementation by the state of monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with state requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver.

(Sec. 4) Annual state data reports shall include the total number of such infants for whom a plan of safe care was developed, and for whom referrals are made for appropriate services, including services for the affected family or caregiver.

(Sec. 5) HHS shall monitor the compliance of each grant-receiving state with applicable current law requirements, including required state policies and procedures regarding care of such infants.

What just happenedSep 19, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11](R-PA)Sponsor
24 cosponsors8 D16 R
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  1. Sep 19, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

    Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee
  2. May 12, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  3. May 11, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. May 11, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H2248)

  5. May 11, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR H2248)

  6. May 11, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)

  7. May 11, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. May 11, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4843.

  9. May 11, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2253)

  10. May 11, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. May 10, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 423.

  12. May 10, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 114-548.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  13. May 10, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 114-548.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  14. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  15. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  16. Mar 23, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  17. Mar 23, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 23, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 11, 201636

Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse, to maintain and disseminate information about the requirements and best practices relating to the development of plans of safe care for infants born affected by illegal substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

(Sec. 3) A state plan submitted to HHS for a grant to improve its child protective services system must certify that it has a state law or statewide program relating to child abuse and neglect that includes a plan of safe care for such an infant to ensure its safety and well-being following release from the care of healthcare providers.

The state plan of safe care shall: (1) address the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver; and (2) specify the development and implementation by the state of monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with state requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver.

(Sec. 4) Annual state data reports shall include the total number of such infants for whom a plan of safe care was developed, and for whom referrals are made for appropriate services, including services for the affected family or caregiver.

(Sec. 5) HHS shall monitor the compliance of each grant-receiving state with applicable current law requirements, including required state policies and procedures regarding care of such infants.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2016

Improving Safe Care for the Prevention of Infant Abuse and Neglect Act

This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse, to maintain and disseminate information about the best practices relating to the development of plans of safe care for infants born affected by illegal substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

A state plan submitted to HHS for a grant to improve its child protective services system must certify that it has a state law or statewide program relating to child abuse and neglect that includes a plan of safe care for such an infant to ensure its safety and well-being following release from the care of healthcare providers.

Annual state data reports shall include the total number of such infants for whom a plan of safe care was developed, and for whom referrals are made for appropriate services, including services for the affected family or caregiver.

HHS shall monitor the compliance of each grant-receiving state with applicable current law requirements, including required state policies and procedures regarding care of such infants.

Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act — Informed