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BillHR 7995 · 119

CONNECT Act

Introduced
Mar 19, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to support kinship caregivers, such as grandparents, who are raising children outside of the traditional foster care system. Funds services to help these caregivers provide stable homes for kids.

Sponsored By

Gwen Moore
Democrat · Wisconsin · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 19, 2026
  4. May 11, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects kinship caregivers, such as grandparents, and the children they are raising, by providing them with access to support services and funding to help care for the kids. It also impacts state and local child welfare agencies, which would administer the program and provide resources to these caregivers.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 11, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.