H.R. 5889 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018
H.R. 5889 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on May 21, 2018, sponsored by Dave Brat with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 21, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources to early childhood care and education providers and other professionals working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be affected by a family member's or other adult's substance abuse.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Brat (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 14, 2018)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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