H.R.2033: Joseph Wallace Child Welfare Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about social welfare
  • Introduced May 6, 1993
  • Latest Major Action May 10, 1993

Bill Summary

Joseph Wallace Child Welfare Act - Amends part B (Child Welfare Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide that the use of child welfare services for family unification purposes must be consistent with the best interests of the child. Amends SSA title IV part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) to modify part E State plan provisions to require State agencies to report known or suspected instances of child abuse or...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 6, 1993

Introduced in the House by Mel Reynolds (D-Ill.)

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