119th Congress

H.R. 8566

Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Don Bacon(R-NE)
Introduced: Apr 29, 2026
Policy area: Families
Committees: House Committee on Education and Workforce
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (2)

Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Zachary Nunn (R-IA)

Added later (1)

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) · Jul 20, 2026

Summary

No Congressional Research Service summary yet. CRS usually publishes one a few weeks after a bill is introduced.

Official title: To encourage the development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs.

Latest action(Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Read the official text

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Apr 29, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in House