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Congress Rejects LGBTQI+ Children Placement Rules

The U.S. Congress has rejected new rules from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the placement of LGBTQI+ children in foster care. This means that these specific requirements for care settings for these children will not take effect. In practice, existing procedures and criteria for placing children in foster care will remain unchanged, without additional guidelines focused on LGBTQI+ children.
Key points
Rules for placing LGBTQI+ children in foster care, proposed by the Department of Health, have been rejected by Congress.
The rejection means these specific requirements for care settings for LGBTQI+ children will not be enforced.
Existing foster care rules remain in effect, without new guidelines for LGBTQI+ children.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_182
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2024-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_182.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rules for placing LGBTQI+ children in foster care, proposed by the Department of Health, have been rejected by Congress.
  • The rejection means these specific requirements for care settings for LGBTQI+ children will not be enforced.
  • Existing foster care rules remain in effect, without new guidelines for LGBTQI+ children.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Family Health