Prohibit discrimination against children and families in the foster care and adoption system based on religion or sexual orientation.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act?
The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 6181, has remained in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees since November 19, 2025. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation in Congress ends due to committee inaction rather than a formal vote. This bill has seen no activity for seven months, which is a common outcome for the vast majority of proposed laws.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 6181 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since November 2025
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 S. 4629 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4629 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Danny Davis (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.