H.R. 1379 · 117th Congress
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- David Scott
- Introduced
- 2021-02-25
- Latest action
- 2021-02-25 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
This bill expands programs that prevent and treat child abuse and neglect to address issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Specifically, these programs include (1) research and reporting requirements, (2) providing technical assistance, (3) grants to states and local agencies to train child-welfare personnel, and (4) community-based prevention-service grants, among others.