H.R. 9061 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9061 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 18, 2024Ms. Chu (for herself, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. DelBene, and Mr. Evans) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend section 436 of the Social Security Act to increase funding for the retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act of 2024. 2. Increased funding for retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 436(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(a)) is amended by striking $345,000,000 and inserting $385,000,000. (b) Reservation for retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers Section 436(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(b)) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking Support for monthly caseworker visits and inserting Support for caseworker recruitment and retention; (2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking $20,000,000 and inserting $60,000,000; and (3) in paragraph (4)(B)(i), by inserting , including with respect to ensuring the safety and well-being of caseworkers before the period. 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.