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H.R. 4378 117th Congress House

Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

Official title: To encourage the development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs.

Introduced: July 9, 2021 Introduced by: Don Bacon Republican · Nebraska See on congress.gov
Families Adoption and foster careCommunity life and organizationFamily relationshipsIntergovernmental relations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 9, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to establish a competitive pilot grant program for foster care agencies to increase the placement of siblings together in foster care.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6657 Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act of 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4378: Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4378/
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"H.R. 4378: Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4378/.
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H.R. 4378, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4378/.
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