Several active pieces of federal legislation seek to provide additional educational and employment supports for the nation’s social workers. Each of these bills complement the Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act, H.R. 5447.

The Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act is one key component of the broader Social Work Reinvestment Initiative. NASW is also advocating for federal legislation in the areas of:


Social Work Federal Requirements

NASW Overview of Legislative Issues

Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Program

Loan Forgiveness Overview

Strengthen Social Work Training Act of 2007

Critical Medicare Social Work Provisions Reach

H.R. 5447 Petition