What is the current status of HR 7236?

HR 7236 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7236?

HR 7236 was sponsored by Jefferson Shreve (R), Rep.

National List of Adoption Agencies

IntroducedJanuary 23, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

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House

Senate

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Introduced in House

Why This Matters

This bill aims to create a national list of licensed private child placement agencies to help families looking to adopt. It ensures that states regularly report these agencies to maintain transparency and accountability.

If you are looking to adopt, this bill helps ensure you can find trustworthy agencies more easily.

Who this affects

Adoption families · Child placement agencies

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires states to report licensed child placement agencies each year.
2The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create a national list of these agencies.
3The list will be publicly available for anyone to access.
4States that do not comply with reporting may lose federal funding for adoption incentives.
5The Secretary will report to Congress about the agencies and any disciplinary actions taken.

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly

National List of Adoption Agencies

IntroducedJanuary 23, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Why This Matters

If you are looking to adopt, this bill helps ensure you can find trustworthy agencies more easily.

Who this affects

Adoption families · Child placement agencies

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill requires states to report licensed child placement agencies each year.
2The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create a national list of these agencies.
3The list will be publicly available for anyone to access.
4States that do not comply with reporting may lose federal funding for adoption incentives.
5The Secretary will report to Congress about the agencies and any disciplinary actions taken.

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly