Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month".
Recognizes September 2026 as National Kinship Care Month and encourages stronger support for kinship families.
In the House Ways and Means Committee since Sept. 28, 2026, 10 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 28, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
Kinship care is when relatives or other people with family ties raise children whose parents cannot care for them. The resolution would recognize September 2026 as National Kinship Care Month, honor caregivers, and encourage Congress to support kinship families and vulnerable children.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Recognizes National Kinship Care Month
The resolution would support designating September 2026 as National Kinship Care Month and honor kinship caregivers and those who assist them.
- Urges stronger support for kinship families
It would encourage Congress to enact policies supporting kinship families and reaffirm the need to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, including through prevention, reunification, and Kinship Navigator programs.
The resolution says kinship caregivers often have trouble getting the resources they need and may face poverty, while kinship care can help children maintain family ties and remain in their communities. It highlights the role these families play in caring for children both within and outside the foster care system.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 28, 2026HOUSESEP 28, 2026By Rep. Kamlager-DoveReferred to Ways and Means
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeSEP 28, 2026WAYS & MEANS NOWSEP 28, 2026In committee for 10 daysNo hearing yet
- 10 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- SEP 282026SEP 28, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- SEP 282026SEP 28, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove’s record: sponsored 39 bills this Congress. 1 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Gwen MooreD-WI-4OCT 1, 2026
- Zachary NunnR-IA-3OCT 1, 2026
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