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117-hr-4744117th Congress

Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2021

Sponsored By: Representative Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

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Summary

Eliminating Debtor's Prison for Kids Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Justice to make grants for states to provide mental and behavioral health services to at-risk youth, including juveniles in secure detention facilities or secure correctional facilities in the state. A state that receives a grant must (1) prohibit certain fees from being imposed on juvenile offenders or their parents or guardians; and (2) report, for inclusion in a national report, certain information about fines and fees imposed on adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2021

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/23/2021

  • Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/8/2021

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 12/14/2021

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