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Federal bills classified under Families, most recently active first.

H.R. 10182·119th Congress

CEDS Act

Introduced
Rep. Nikema Williams [D-GA5]FamiliesLast action 27 Aug 2026
S.Res. 845·119th Congress

A resolution designating September 2026 as “National Child Awareness Month” to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]FamiliesLast action 7 Aug 2026
H.J.Res. 209·119th Congress

Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as “Gold Star Father’s Day”.

Introduced
Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson [D-GA4]FamiliesLast action 3 Aug 2026
H.R. 9994·119th Congress

Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act

Introduced
Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI4]FamiliesLast action 30 Jul 2026
H.R. 9993·119th Congress

Rise Up for Child Care Act of 2026

Introduced
Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI4]FamiliesLast action 30 Jul 2026
S. 5096·119th Congress

Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

Introduced
Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC]FamiliesLast action 23 Jul 2026
S. 5065·119th Congress

Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

Introduced
Sen. Margaret “Maggie” Hassan [D-NH]FamiliesLast action 22 Jul 2026
H.R. 9878·119th Congress

Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

Introduced
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon [D-PA5]FamiliesLast action 22 Jul 2026
S. 5060·119th Congress

Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026

Introduced
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]FamiliesLast action 21 Jul 2026
H.R. 9796·119th Congress

Supporting Grandfamilies Act of 2026

Introduced
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR1]FamiliesLast action 21 Jul 2026
H.R. 9901·118th Congress

Child Care for America Act of 2024

Introduced
Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17]FamiliesLast action 1 Oct 2024
S.Res. 306·118th Congress

A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.

Introduced
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]FamiliesLast action 20 Jul 2023
H.Res. 605·118th Congress

Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.

Introduced
Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]FamiliesLast action 20 Jul 2023
H.Res. 307·118th Congress

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Introduced
Rep. David Joyce [R-OH14]FamiliesLast action 19 Apr 2023
H.Res. 1073·117th Congress

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Introduced
Rep. John Katko [R-NY24, 2015-2022]FamiliesLast action 28 Apr 2022
S. 1483·117th Congress

Child Abuse Death Disclosure Act

Introduced
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH, 2007-2024]FamiliesLast action 29 Apr 2021
H.R. 1911·117th Congress

Infrastructure Grants To Improve Child Care Safety Act

Introduced
Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA5]FamiliesLast action 16 Mar 2021
S. 4998·116th Congress

Child Support Works Act of 2020

Introduced
Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]FamiliesLast action 10 Dec 2020
S. 3027·116th Congress

Child Abuse Death Disclosure Act

Introduced
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH, 2007-2024]FamiliesLast action 11 Dec 2019
S. 3039·115th Congress

Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act

Introduced
Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]FamiliesLast action 7 Jun 2018
S. 1637·114th Congress

Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2015

Introduced
Sen. James “Jim” Inhofe [R-OK, 1994-2022]FamiliesLast action 18 Jun 2015
H.R. 2818·114th Congress

Protecting Adoption Act

Introduced
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO4, 2011-2022]FamiliesLast action 18 Jun 2015
H.R. 3549·113th Congress

Protecting Adoption Act

Introduced
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO4, 2011-2022]FamiliesLast action 20 Nov 2013
S. 1203·113th Congress

Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2013

Introduced
Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA, 1997-2014]FamiliesLast action 20 Jun 2013
H.R. 2439·113th Congress

Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2013

Introduced
Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH2, 2013-2024]FamiliesLast action 19 Jun 2013
H.R. 6035·112th Congress

Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2012

Introduced
Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA37, 2007-2012]FamiliesLast action 27 Jun 2012
S. 3321·112th Congress

Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2012

Introduced
Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA, 1997-2014]FamiliesLast action 20 Jun 2012
H.R. 4844·105th Congress

Child Care Quality Improvement Act of 1998

Introduced
Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark [D-CA13, 1993-2012]FamiliesLast action 15 Oct 1998
H.R. 3237·105th Congress

To establish a national registry from which adopted children may obtain medical information voluntarily provided by their birth parents.

Introduced
Sen. Charles “Chuck” Schumer [D-NY]FamiliesLast action 12 Feb 1998
S. 1487·105th Congress

A bill to establish a National Voluntary Mutual Reunion Registry.

Passed Senate (House next)
Sen. Larry Craig [R-ID, 1991-2008]FamiliesLast action 8 Nov 1997