Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
What this bill does
**What the bill would do:** S. 5060, the Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026, seeks to address child marriage in the United States through several mechanisms rather than directly banning it nationwide. It would create a ten-member National Commission to Combat Child Marriage within the Department of Health and Human Services to study the prevalence of child marriage, review existing laws and gaps in services, and issue interim and final reports with recommendations, with funding of $1.5 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to produce periodic reports on child marriage generally and specifically on how the immigration system may facilitate marriages involving minors. Additionally, it establishes a competitive federal grant program, administered under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, for states that still allow marriage under age 18 to create task forces studying the issue locally.
**Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects federal agencies (HHS, GAO), state governments—especially those without an 18-and-over marriage minimum—and organizations and individuals working on child marriage prevention, including survivors, legal aid providers, and immigration adjudicators. It does not itself change marriage age laws, which remain under state jurisdiction.
**Status and next steps:** The bill was introduced on July 21, 2026, by Senator Durbin along with two cosponsors, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It would need committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
Common questions
- What does S. 5060 do?
- **What the bill would do:** S. 5060, the Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026, seeks to address child marriage in the United States through several mechanisms rather than directly banning it nationwide. It would create a ten-member National Commission to Combat Child Marriage within the Department of Health and Human Services to study the prevalence of child marriage, review existing laws and gaps in services, and issue interim and final reports with recommendations, with funding of $1.5 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to produce periodic reports on child marriage generally and specifically on how the immigration system may facilitate marriages involving minors. Additionally, it establishes a competitive federal grant program, administered under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, for states that still allow marriage under age 18 to create task forces studying the issue locally. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects federal agencies (HHS, GAO), state governments—especially those without an 18-and-over marriage minimum—and organizations and individuals working on child marriage prevention, including survivors, legal aid providers, and immigration adjudicators. It does not itself change marriage age laws, which remain under state jurisdiction. **Status and next steps:** The bill was introduced on July 21, 2026, by Senator Durbin along with two cosponsors, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It would need committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has S. 5060 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5060. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5060?
- S. 5060 was sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5060?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194) (21 Jul 2026).
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