In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2023

Bill 118 hr 5540, also known as the In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish requirements for adoption agencies to maintain good standing in order to receive federal funding.

Under this bill, adoption agencies would be required to meet certain criteria in order to be considered in good standing. These criteria include conducting background checks on all employees and volunteers, providing training on cultural competency and LGBTQ+ issues, and ensuring that all adoptions are conducted in a fair and ethical manner.

Additionally, the bill would require adoption agencies to report any instances of discrimination or unethical behavior to the Department of Health and Human Services. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the suspension or revocation of federal funding for the agency. Overall, the In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2023 aims to ensure that all adoption agencies are held to a high standard of ethics and professionalism in order to protect the best interests of children and families involved in the adoption process.