HR 7236·Federal·house
In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect annual lists from states of private child placement agencies that are licensed, in good standing, and tax‑exempt. HHS will maintain a publicly available national list and report any missing or disciplined agencies to Congress. States that fail to submit the required list could lose eligibility for certain federal adoption incentive payments.
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