Provide additional federal funding and support services to improve the stability of foster care placements for children.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026?
The Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026 is pending in the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance as of June 8, 2026. Members of these committees must hold a vote to advance the bills, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on proposals. No action has occurred on these bills since February 8, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7419 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 756 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 756 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 102 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 102 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Don Bacon (R-NE)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
