Policy area
Families
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Childcare Cost Relief Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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CEDS Act
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
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Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Rise Up for Child Care Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- S.J.Res. 199 (119th) Jul 30, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
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Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Supporting Grandfamilies Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
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Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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STOP Child Care Fraud Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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PARKS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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Supporting Older Foster Youth Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A resolution recognizing Father's Day and the role a father plays in the lives of children and adults.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2896-2897)
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Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Child Care Modernization Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 7726 (119th) Jun 4, 2026
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Right to Representation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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CONNECT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Fostering the Future Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Informed Foster Youth Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2312-2313)
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Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.
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Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
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CONNECT Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
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Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 555.
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Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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CARE for Parenting Students Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
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Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Rural Child Care Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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GRACIE Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 513.
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Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 506.
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CRACKDOWN Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 507.
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Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.
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Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.
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No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 510.
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Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 511.
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Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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AI/AN CAPTA
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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AI/AN CAPTA
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Child Care Modernization Act of 2025
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Child Care Workforce Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Stop Child Care Funding Fraud Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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White House Council on Fathers and Sons Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Payment Integrity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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After Hours Child Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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After Hours Child Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 6945 (119th) Jan 26, 2026
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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CHIPS Child Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Child Care Access and Affordability Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
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Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8281)
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Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8209; text: CR S8208)
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Advocates for Families Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Kinship Care Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
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Supporting the designation of the month of July as "American Families Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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River’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Child Care for Working Families Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Child Care for Working Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 15, 2025, as "Father's Day".
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3318)
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children, and that the increased involvement of fathers in the home will lead to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children across all racial and ethnic groups.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Supporting the designation of Family Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)
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Child Care Infrastructure Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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SAFE Home Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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SAFE Home Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2668-2669)
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PROSPECT Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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PROSPECT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 23) permitting parental remote voting by proxy, and for other purposes.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, H. Res. 164 is laid on the table.
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Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Kairo Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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GUARD Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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GUARD Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Child Care Workforce Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Safe Home Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Unborn Child Support Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Unborn Child Support Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 9076 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
Became Public Law No: 118-258.
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Jenna Quinn Law
Became Public Law No: 118-193.
- S. 1351 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
Became Public Law No: 118-194.
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Extending the RAISE Family Caregivers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Court Improvement Equity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Samier Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Protect Intersex Children Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Foster Youth and Driving Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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PROSPECT Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Equality for Families with Disabilities Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Helping HANDS for Families Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Targeting Child Care Funds Based on Poverty Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Protecting Religious Freedom for Foster Families Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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SAFE Home Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Adoption Counts Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Unborn Child Support Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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21st Century Children and Families Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Empowering Kinship Caregivers and Youth through Title IV–B Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Child Welfare Workforce Development Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Foster Care Adoption Oversight and Support Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Promoting Community-Based Prevention Services Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Preventing Child Welfare Entry Caused by Poverty Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Strengthening Evidence-based Prevention Services Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Advocates for Families Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Regional Partnership Grants Reauthorization Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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PEER Mentors Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Legal Guardianship Inclusion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Brighter Futures for Teens and Young Adults in Foster Care Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Child Care Infrastructure Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Kairo Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Jenna Quinn Law of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 633.
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Recognizing November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6734; text: CR S6730)
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A resolution recognizing November 2024 as "National Family Caregivers Month".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6731)
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App Store Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Honoring the selfless acts of adoption, fostering, and unconditional love by Bishop W.C. Martin, First Lady Donna Martin, and the Bennett Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Possum Trot, Texas, toward the children in their community, and recognizing families across America who strive to foster, adopt, and better the lives of vulnerable children in the foster care system.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Supporting the designation of October as "Foster Youth Voice Month" and encouraging public awareness and participation in events and initiatives organized by youth in foster care.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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