In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026

This bill would require each state with an approved foster care and adoption plan to send the federal Department of Health and Human Services a yearly list of private, tax-exempt adoption placement agencies that the state has licensed or accredited and that are in good standing. The U.S. Children's Bureau would combine these state lists into one national list available to the public. The Secretary would report to Congress each year with the list, any state-licensed agencies not on it, and any disciplinary actions states have taken against private agencies. A state that does not submit its list would not be eligible for federal adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments.

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Sponsors

• Jefferson Shreve Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors