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Right to Representation Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

Right to Representation ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8997·House·Bill·Families

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon(Democratic-Pennsylvania-5)

May 21, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 21, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Bill text

May 21, 2026As introduced in the House