Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1233

Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month.

Recognition of National Foster Sibling Connections Month

Apr 29·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce where it has been since April 28, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since it was referred. It is common for bills to remain in committee without a vote.

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This is a bipartisan and non-controversial measure, but many resolutions like this are introduced and never scheduled for a final vote.

Key Points

This resolution officially recognizes April as a month to focus on the bonds between siblings in the foster care system. It aims to raise awareness about how important these relationships are for a child's emotional health and stability.
The proposal highlights that more than half of children in foster care are separated from at least one brother or sister. Research shows that these separations can lead to more mental health challenges and make it harder for children to find permanent homes.
It encourages government agencies to create policies that keep siblings together and improve how they track these relationships. The goal is to ensure that no child loses their connection to their family while in the foster care system.

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Apr 29, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 29, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month.

Bill NumberHRES 1233

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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D: 1R: 1

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