Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

House Bill 5028 - Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:01:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5028 Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5028

Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

This bill requires states receiving grants for child protective services systems to ensure that such systems are not used to separate a child from the child's parent or guardian for reasons of poverty.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5028

Bill HR 5028 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5028 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5028's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5028

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5028

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Child safety and welfare

- Domestic violence and child abuse

- Family relationships

- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5028

Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure that child protective services systems do not permit the separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty, and for other purposes.