H.R. 579: Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] |
| Policy area | Families |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-05 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-21):
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
This bill requires state plans for child welfare services to provide for the development and implementation of a family partnership plan to improve foster care placement stability, increase rates of kinship placements, and align the composition of foster and adoptive families with the needs of children in or entering foster care.
The Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families also must include in its annual report information from states about the number, demographics, and characteristics of foster and adoptive families as well as a summary of the challenges related to recruiting and being foster or adoptive parents.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brendan F. Boyle | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Zachary Nunn | R IA 2025-03-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 579 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 579?
H.R. 579 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 579 are available on congress.gov.
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