A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.

1/22/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 162

Bill 119 s 162, also known as the Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Retention Act, aims to make improvements to parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents in the United States.

The bill includes provisions that would require states to develop and implement strategies to increase the number of foster and adoptive parents available to care for children in need. This could include providing training and support to potential parents, as well as offering financial incentives to encourage more people to become foster or adoptive parents.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care provided to children in the foster care system by requiring states to establish minimum standards for foster and adoptive parents. This would help ensure that children are placed in safe and supportive environments. Overall, Bill 119 s 162 aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by the foster care system in the United States and improve outcomes for children in need of care. It is a bipartisan effort to make meaningful changes to the Social Security Act that will benefit both children and families across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 162

Bill S 162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill S 162 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 21, 2025.  Bill S 162's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 162

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 162

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 162

A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.
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