Ensure that children in foster care are placed with their siblings whenever possible.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act?
The Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act, known as H.R. 8566, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since April 28, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee hearing. Historically, committee inaction is the primary reason that the vast majority of legislative proposals do not move forward.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act (H.R. 8566 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 755 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 755 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Don Bacon (R-NE)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.