Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 9994, the Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, would amend the Social Security Act to require states to assure that child protective services systems do not remove children from their parents or guardians solely because of poverty. States would also need to ensure they are developing or improving services and benefits to help keep families experiencing poverty together safely, such as through assistance with housing or unemployment.
This bill would affect children and families involved with state child protective services, particularly those facing financial hardship. It would also require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress within two years of enactment. This report would examine the connection between poverty and various child welfare system actions, including investigations, removals from home, and placements, and would include recommendations for future legislation.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Gwen Moore and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet moved beyond this stage in the legislative process.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9994 do?
- H.R. 9994, the Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, would amend the Social Security Act to require states to assure that child protective services systems do not remove children from their parents or guardians solely because of poverty. States would also need to ensure they are developing or improving services and benefits to help keep families experiencing poverty together safely, such as through assistance with housing or unemployment. This bill would affect children and families involved with state child protective services, particularly those facing financial hardship. It would also require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress within two years of enactment. This report would examine the connection between poverty and various child welfare system actions, including investigations, removals from home, and placements, and would include recommendations for future legislation. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Gwen Moore and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet moved beyond this stage in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 9994 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9994. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9994?
- H.R. 9994 was sponsored by Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9994?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (30 Jul 2026).
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