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Families at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 38 federal bills in the Families policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 2.8/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 13 of these bills and Republicans 25.

Recently Updated Families Bills
H.R. 10745 — Introduced H.R. 10745: To prevent the removal of children for sex-rejecting interventions. H.R. 10745 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL). The bill aims to prevent the removal of children… S. 5593 — Introduced S. 5593: A bill to prevent the removal of children for sex-rejecting interventions. Senate Bill S. 5593, introduced by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) on September 29, 2026, aims to prevent child-welfare agencies from removing children from their homes solely because… H.Res. 1587 — Introduced H.Res. 1587: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as “National Kinship Care Month”. House Resolution 1587, introduced by Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove on September 28, 2026, proposes designating September 2026 as 'National Kinship Care Month.' The… S.Res. 845 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 845: A resolution designating September 2026 as “National Child Awareness Month” to promote awareness of… S.Res. 845 is a resolution that designates September 2026 as 'National Child Awareness Month.' The purpose of this month is to promote awareness of charities and organizations… H.J.Res. 209 — Introduced H.J.Res. 209: Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as “Gold Star Father’s Day”. H.J.Res. 209 is a resolution that supports the establishment of November 9 each year as 'Gold Star Father's Day.' This day is intended to honor and recognize fathers who have lost… H.R. 9993 — Introduced H.R. 9993: To increase child care supply availability and affordability and invest in home based child care, and for… H.R. 9993 aims to enhance the availability and affordability of child care services in the U.S. It focuses on increasing the supply of child care options, particularly home-based… H.R. 9994 — Introduced H.R. 9994: To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security to ensure that child protective services systems do not… H.R. 9994 aims to amend existing Social Security laws to prevent child protective services from separating children from their parents solely due to the family's financial… S. 5096 — Introduced S. 5096: A bill to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve supports for expectant and parenting youth… S. 5096 is a bill aimed at improving support for young people who are expecting a child or are already parents and have previously been in foster care. It seeks to enhance… H.R. 9758 — Introduced H.R. 9758: To comprehensively combat child marriage in the United States. H.R. 9758 aims to address and eliminate child marriage in the United States. The bill likely proposes measures to raise the minimum legal age for marriage, establish stricter… H.R. 9606 — Reported by Committee H.R. 9606: Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act H.R. 9606, titled the 'Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act,' proposes transferring the administration of a federal child care program from the Department… S. 4959 — Introduced S. 4959: A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require that States pay child care… S. 4959 proposes to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 by requiring states to pay child care providers based on actual attendance rather than enrollment.… H.R. 9485 — Introduced H.R. 9485: To support modernization of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to… H.R. 9485 aims to modernize the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program, which supports older youth transitioning out of foster care. The bill is designed to better address the… S.Res. 773 — Introduced S.Res. 773: A resolution recognizing Father’s Day and the role a father plays in the lives of children and adults. S.Res. 773 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate on July 25, 2024, by Senator Christopher Coons, with co-sponsors Senators Susan Collins and Laphonza Butler. The… S. 4797 — Introduced S. 4797: A bill to require States to consider legal issues affecting youth as part of case planning and to provide… S. 4797 is a bill that aims to ensure that states take into account legal issues that affect youth when planning their cases, particularly in the context of the foster care… S. 4788 — Introduced S. 4788: A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant… S. 4788 proposes to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 by allowing the federal government to withhold funding from states that do not comply with certain… S. 4763 — Introduced S. 4763: A bill to establish an independent Children’s Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other… S. 4763 proposes the creation of an independent Children's Commission, which would be responsible for addressing issues affecting children in the U.S. The bill also establishes… H.R. 9287 — Introduced H.R. 9287: To establish an independent Children’s Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes. H.R. 9287 aims to create an independent Children's Commission and establish the role of a Commissioner to oversee issues related to children's welfare and rights. This commission… S. 162 — Passed Senate S. 162: Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 The Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 requires states to create plans to better support families involved in child welfare services. This includes developing strategies… H.J.Res. 195 — Introduced H.J.Res. 195: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule… H.J.Res. 195 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove a rule put forth by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the Child Care and Development Fund… H.R. 9224 — Introduced H.R. 9224: To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to reauthorize and update the Act, and for… H.R. 9224, titled the Department of the Treasury Officer Protection Act of 2024, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2024, by Delegate Eleanor Holmes… H.R. 9145 — Introduced H.R. 9145: To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for free annual passes to licensed foster… H.R. 9145 aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to allow licensed foster families to receive free annual passes for access to federal recreational lands. This… H.Res. 1338 — Introduced H.Res. 1338: Supporting the designation of June as Family Month. H.Res. 1338 is a resolution that supports the designation of June as 'Family Month'. This designation aims to promote the importance of family in society and encourage activities… H.R. 7726 — Passed House H.R. 7726: No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026 The No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026 aims to impose stricter penalties on states that misuse funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. If… H.R. 7529 — Reported by Committee H.R. 7529: Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act The Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act aims to provide support and resources for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. It focuses on improving access to… H.Res. 1233 — Introduced H.Res. 1233: Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month. H.Res. 1233 is a resolution that expresses support for recognizing April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month. The goal is to highlight the importance of maintaining… H.R. 8997 — Introduced H.R. 8997: To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation… H.R. 8997 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that states provide legal representation for both children and parents involved in child protection proceedings. This… H.R. 7432 — Passed House H.R. 7432: Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act The Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act (H.R. 7432) aims to help young people who have been in foster care find and keep stable housing. It does this by improving coordination… S. 4556 — Introduced S. 4556: A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to modify case plan requirements for children in… The bill titled 'S. 4556: A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to modify case plan requirements for children in foster care, and for other purposes' does… S.Res. 737 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 737: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the… S.Res. 737 is a resolution that acknowledges National Foster Care Month, aiming to raise awareness about the difficulties faced by children in the foster care system. It… H.Res. 1273 — Introduced H.Res. 1273: Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising… H.Res. 1273 is a resolution that honors mothers and acknowledges the important role they play in shaping future generations. It is presented on the occasion of Mother's Day,…

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