January 16, 2024
Weekly Legislative Update: January 16, 2024
Congressional Schedule: January 16–19, 2024 Floor Action: The Senate and House are in session this week. Appropriations- This week, the SenateView More
Adoption/Foster Care
December 18, 2023
Weekly Legislative Update: December 18, 2023
Congressional Schedule: December 18-22, 2023 Floor Action: The Senate is in session this week. The House is in recess untilView More
May 22, 2015
Foster Care Group Homes Examined by Senate Committee
On May 19, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing, “ No Place to Grow-Up: How to Safely Reduce Reliance on Foster Care Group Homes.” The hearing focused on improving the outcomes of childrenView More
May 2, 2014
House Committee Approves Bill to Prevent Sex Trafficking of Foster Children
On April 29, the Ways and Means Committee approved, 33-0, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth inView More
October 25, 2013
Committee Examines Sex Trafficking of Foster Children
On October 23, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing, “ Preventing and Addressing Sex Trafficking of Youth in Foster Care. ” Chair Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Ranking MemberView More
October 25, 2013
Adoption Incentives Bill Clears House
On October 22, the House approved, 402-0, the Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act (H.R.View More
June 9, 2006
Asian Adoptions in the U.S. Focus of Senate Hearing
On June 8, the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs held a hearing on U.S. policyView More
November 4, 2005
Senate Supports National Adoption Month
On November 3, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 299) recognizing November 2005 as “National AdoptionView More
June 10, 2005
Panel Examines Financing of Federal Foster Care Programs
On June 9, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing on the administration’s proposal toView More
May 20, 2005
Panel Examines Protections for Foster Children Enrolled in Clinical Trials
On May 18, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing in response to press reportsView More