---
title: "Right to Representation Act"
identifier: "119-HR-8997"
congress: 119
bill_number: 8997
bill_type: "HR"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/119/bills/hr/8997"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8997"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T00:29:01.994Z"
---
# Full Text Index

Full inline text is not available for this bill version in the current text index, but the section-level markdown is available below.

- [SECTION 1 Short title](/congresses/119/bills/hr/8997/sections/1-section-one.md)
- [SECTION 2 Requirement that States guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency](/congresses/119/bills/hr/8997/sections/2.md)
- [SECTION 3 GAO reports](/congresses/119/bills/hr/8997/sections/3.md)