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

7/25/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 182

Bill 118 hjres 182 is a piece of legislation that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children." The rule in question pertains to the placement of LGBTQI plus children in foster care and adoption agencies.

The bill argues that the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services is discriminatory and goes against the principles of equality and fairness. It aims to prevent LGBTQI plus children from being denied placement in foster care or adoption agencies based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Supporters of the bill argue that all children, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserve to have access to safe and loving homes. They believe that denying LGBTQI plus children placement in foster care or adoption agencies based on discriminatory reasons is unjust and harmful to the well-being of these children. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services is necessary to protect the religious freedom of foster care and adoption agencies. They believe that these agencies should have the right to deny placement to LGBTQI plus children based on their religious beliefs. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 182 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQI plus rights and discrimination in the foster care and adoption system. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on LGBTQI plus children seeking placement in foster care and adoption agencies.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 182

This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Health and Human Services rule titled Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children, which was issued on April 30, 2024.

The rule sets forth procedures that state and tribal child welfare agencies (and associated federally funded contractors) must follow when implementing case plans for children in foster care who identify as LGBTQI+, including a requirement for agencies to ensure that such children have access to a specially designated foster care placement.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 182

Bill HJRES 182 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2024. Bill HJRES 182 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2024.  Bill HJRES 182's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 182

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 182

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 182

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

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