In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2023

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates a new federal reporting requirement for states, tying their eligibility for federal adoption and legal guardianship to their compliance with submitting accurate lists of licensed private child placement agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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State child welfare agencies

States must annually report their list of licensed private child placement agencies to the federal government to maintain eligibility for federal incentive payments.

Private child placement agencies

Agencies must meet state licensing and tax-exempt status requirements to be included on the national list maintained by the federal government.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the federal government to create and publish a national list of licensed, tax-exempt private adoption agencies. States would be required to submit their lists of qualified agencies annually to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remain eligible for federal adoption and guardianship .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill creates a new federal reporting requirement for states, tying their eligibility for federal adoption and legal guardianship to their compliance with submitting accurate lists of licensed private child placement agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a state does not submit the required list of adoption agencies?

The state would lose its eligibility for federal adoption and legal guardianship .

Will the public be able to see this list?

Yes, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a publicly available list.

What criteria must an agency meet to be included on the list?

An agency must be licensed or accredited by the state, in good standing, and hold tax-exempt status.

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Connected Entities

organizationCongress“receives annual reports”Map →

personMr. Smucker“co-sponsor”Map →

otherSocial Security Act“the legal basis for the bill”Map →

otherInternal Revenue Code of 1986“relates to tax-exempt status of agencies”Map →

organizationSecretary of Health and Human Services“responsible for maintaining the national list”Map →

personMr. Lamborn“introduces the bill”Map →

personMs. Kuster“co-sponsor”Map →

organizationUnited States Children's Bureau“compiles and maintains the national list”Map →

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