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I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8798IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 21, 2024Mr. Carey (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend subpart 2 of part B of the Social Security Act to promote community-based prevention services, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Promoting Community-Based Prevention Services Act.

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Promotion of community-based prevention services

(a)

Clarifying support for family resource centers

Section 431(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629a(a)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting , including services provided by family resource centers, before designed; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(10)

Family resource center

(A)

In general

The term family resource center means a community or school-based hub of support, services, and opportunities for families that—(i)utilizes an approach that is multi-generational, strengths-based, and family-centered;(ii)reflects, and is responsive to, community needs and interests;(iii)provides support at no or low cost for participants; and(iv)builds communities of peer support for families to develop social connections that reduce isolation and stress.(B)

Special rule

For purposes of this subpart, an expenditure for a service provided by a family resource center may be treated as an expenditure for any 1 or more of family support services, family preservation services, family reunification services, or adoption promotion and support services..(b)

Effective date

(1)

In general

The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the October 1, 2026, and shall apply to payments under subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date.(2)

Delay permitted if State legislation required

If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan developed pursuant to subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this Act, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.