US HB1096 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 12 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Enhancing the Quality of Parental Legal Representation Act of 2013 - Amends title IV (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to the highest state courts to enable them to provide legal representation for parents and legal guardians with respect to child welfare cases. Increases funding for discretionary and targeted grants.
Title
Enhancing the Quality of Parental Legal Representation Act of 2013
Sponsors
| Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. |
| 2013-03-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Subjects
Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Families
Lawyers and legal services
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local courts
Child safety and welfare
Families
Lawyers and legal services
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local courts
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1096/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1096/BILLS-113hr1096ih.pdf |
