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Blocking New Federal Foster Care Rules to Protect Religious Freedom.

This bill aims to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from implementing a specific proposed rule regarding safe and appropriate foster care placement requirements. This action prevents new federal standards from being imposed on foster families and agencies, particularly those whose operations are guided by religious beliefs. For citizens, this means the current rules governing the foster care system and placement criteria will remain in effect.
Key points
Federal Rule Blocked: The Secretary of HHS is prohibited from finalizing or enforcing the proposed rule on foster care placement requirements (88 Fed. Reg. 66752).
Status Quo Maintained: Foster families and agencies are shielded from having to comply with the proposed new federal standards, preserving existing operational guidelines.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3935
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2024-03-14