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HR 9878·Federal·house

Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

In CommitteeFiled Jul 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jul 22, 2026

Summary

The bill changes the federal child‑abuse law to give stronger safeguards to kids living with kinship families that are not part of the formal foster‑care system. It would affect those children, their relatives who act as caregivers, and the agencies that oversee child‑welfare matters. The goal is to close gaps in protection for children who are cared for by family members but lack formal foster‑care status.

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