A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to address childhood trauma. It establishes a grant program for the Secretary to support data analysis and implementation of programs aimed at preventing and mitigating adverse childhood experiences. These funds are intended to identify specific geographic areas in need and facilitate early intervention strategies for children and their families. Additionally, the bill creates care coordination grants to assist children aged 0 through 5 and their caregivers. These efforts focus on connecting community members to essential services like mental health, housing, and nutrition.
Yes· 3 of 27
- Scored +9
Would children be better off under this?
The bill is specifically designed to prevent and mitigate childhood trauma and improve outcomes for children.
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill targets assistance toward low-income individuals and addresses economic insecurity.
- Scored +7
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill explicitly protects and supports the well-being of LGBTQ children and families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for high-risk communities: The bill uses data analysis to identify specific geographic areas, such as census tracts, that face high rates of poverty, food insecurity, and poor public health outcomes (Section 2, subsection c, 1, A).
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Improved access to essential services: Grants will facilitate outreach for various supports, including home visiting programs, parenting education, substance use prevention, mental health care, and housing assistance (Section 2, subsection c, 2).
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Protection for vulnerable populations: The bill specifically mentions supporting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex children and their families (Section 2, subsection c, 2, K).
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Enhanced care coordination for young children: The bill establishes grants to expand care coordination services for children aged 0 through 5 and their caregivers, including prenatal people (Section 3, subsection a).
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Increased accessibility of services: Care coordination services must be provided in accessible settings, such as mobile settings, to reach low-income individuals and those in rural areas (Section 3, subsection g, 2, A).
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Protection of rights and dignity: The bill mandates that assistance be provided regardless of an individual's ability to pay, health condition, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or past involvement in the criminal legal system (Section 2, subsection h).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on fund usage for existing services: Under certain conditions, the Secretary may not award a grant for a service if it is already available through a State's Medicaid plan (Section 2, subsection d, 1).
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Prohibition on using data for individual decisions: Data analysis methods must not be used to inform individual case decisions, such as child removal or placement (Section s, subsection i, 1; Section 3, subsection 4, A).
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Prohibition on mandatory participation: The bill prohibits requiring individuals or families to participate in any service or program as a condition of receiving a benefit they are otherwise eligible for (Section 2, subsection i, 2; Section 3, subsection 4, B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill is specifically designed to prevent and mitigate childhood trauma and improve outcomes for children. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill explicitly protects and supports the well-being of LGBTQ children and families. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets assistance toward low-income individuals and addresses economic insecurity. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides specific resources and support for Indian Tribes and their communities. Would women be better off under this? — The bill includes support for prenatal people and caregivers, often women. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill mandates service provision without regard to immigration status. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes specific provisions to ensure services are accessible in rural areas. Would students be better off under this? — The bill supports children's educational stability and school-based services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill specifically includes support for the health and well-being of LGBTQ children and their families. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill facilitates connections to housing support services and addresses housing instability. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill promotes gender-responsive and culturally specific services. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets high-poverty areas with economic and nutrition support services. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill targets inequities and disparities related to race and ethnicity through trauma-informed care. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill specifically includes housing support and services for those experiencing homelessness. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill includes support for childcare and early childhood education through care coordination. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill explicitly prohibits using funds to increase law enforcement surveillance or activity.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances access to essential health and support services through care coordination and outreach. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill funds mental health supports and care specifically for children and caregivers facing trauma. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill funds data analysis and studies to evaluate the effectiveness of trauma-informed strategies. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill includes substance use disorder prevention and treatment within its service scope.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill mentions investing in technology to enable telemedicine capabilities. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds data analysis and evaluation of outcomes for childhood trauma. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes requirements for maintaining the confidentiality of individuals. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill supports early childhood education settings and school-based mental health.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires reports to Congress and public accessibility of results. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill mandates the confidentiality of individuals receiving services.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill ensures services are accessible in rural areas through care coordination.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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