H.R. 5890 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act
H.R. 5890 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on May 21, 2018, sponsored by Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- 16
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide states with guidance and technical assistance regarding their plans under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act for assuring the safe care of infants affected by prenatal substance use.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 10 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)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 13, 2018 · Passed406–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care ActHouse · Jun 13, 2018
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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