Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as “National Kinship Care Month”.
Latest action (28 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This House resolution, H.Res. 1587, expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month." It aims to recognize the role of grandparents, siblings, and other relatives or fictive kin who provide full-time care for children. The resolution highlights that these caregivers often step in due to circumstances like parental death, incarceration, or disability.
The resolution affects kinship caregivers and the over 2.8 million children living in kinship care arrangements across the United States. It points out that these families may not receive the same level of support as children in non-relative foster care, despite providing significant benefits to children, such as maintaining family ties and improving well-being.
This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As a resolution, it expresses the sentiment of the House. If passed by the House, no further action would be required to enact this specific designation, as it does not require Senate approval or Presidential signature to become law.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 28, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1587 do?
- This House resolution, H.Res. 1587, expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month." It aims to recognize the role of grandparents, siblings, and other relatives or fictive kin who provide full-time care for children. The resolution highlights that these caregivers often step in due to circumstances like parental death, incarceration, or disability. The resolution affects kinship caregivers and the over 2.8 million children living in kinship care arrangements across the United States. It points out that these families may not receive the same level of support as children in non-relative foster care, despite providing significant benefits to children, such as maintaining family ties and improving well-being. This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As a resolution, it expresses the sentiment of the House. If passed by the House, no further action would be required to enact this specific designation, as it does not require Senate approval or Presidential signature to become law.
- Has H.Res. 1587 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1587 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1587?
- H.Res. 1587 was sponsored by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove [D-CA37] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1587?
- Introduced (28 Sep 2026).
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