Strengthening Evidence-based Prevention Services Act of 2024

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:06:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8814 Strengthening Evidence-based Prevention Services Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8814

Bill 118 hr 8814, also known as the Strengthening Evidence-based Prevention Services Act of 2024, aims to enhance the effectiveness of prevention services in the United States. The bill focuses on promoting evidence-based practices to prevent various social issues such as substance abuse, mental health disorders, and violence.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support state and local governments in implementing evidence-based prevention services. These grants will be used to fund programs that have been proven to be effective in preventing the targeted social issues. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of data collection and evaluation to ensure that prevention services are making a positive impact.

Furthermore, the bill calls for increased collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate prevention efforts and share best practices. This will help ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively to address the root causes of social issues. Overall, the Strengthening Evidence-based Prevention Services Act of 2024 seeks to improve the quality and impact of prevention services in the United States by promoting evidence-based practices, enhancing data collection and evaluation, and fostering collaboration among government agencies.

Current Status of Bill HR 8814

Bill HR 8814 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2024. Bill HR 8814 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2024. Bill HR 8814's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8814

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8814

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8814

To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a competitive grant program to enhance the ability of evidence-based child welfare programs to meet the research standards set by the Family First Prevention Services Clearinghouse, and for other purposes.To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a competitive grant program to enhance the ability of evidence-based child welfare programs to meet the research standards set by the Family First Prevention Services Clearinghouse, and for other purposes.

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