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To amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to address child welfare involvement caused by reasonable childhood independence activities, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote childhood independence, and for other purposes.
5/16/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8757
This bill, designated as H.R. 8757 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 12, 2026, aims to amend sections of the Social Security Act and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to focus on addressing child welfare involvement resulting from reasonable childhood independence activities. Its primary purpose is to promote childhood independence while also including provisions for other related purposes.
Current Status of Bill HR 8757
Bill HR 8757 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8757 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8757's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8757
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8757
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8757
To amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to address child welfare involvement caused by reasonable childhood independence activities, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote childhood independence, and for other purposes.
To amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to address child welfare involvement caused by reasonable childhood independence activities, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote childhood independence, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8757
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