To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for better protections for children raised in kinship families outside of the foster care system.
U.S. Congress · HR9878 ·
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Progression
Introduced (+2 more)
2026-07-22
2026-07-22
Timing in context
Introduced (+2 more)
2025-01-16
2026-07-22
Primary sponsor's contributions received (same period)
Jan '25
Apr '25
Jul '25
Oct '25
Jan '26
Apr '26
Jul '26
2025-01-16
2026-07-22
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What the bill says
Introduced 2026-07-22. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsors
- Mary Gay Scanlon (primary)
- Glenn Thompson
What analysts say
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What politicians say
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Introduced in House |
| 2026-07-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |