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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

Introduced
Jan 21, 2025
Cosponsors
4
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the government to use data to identify and recruit foster families. Establishes a system to track and improve foster family recruitment efforts.

Sponsored By

Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 21, 2025
  5. Jun 15, 2026You Are Here

    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 foster families and children in the foster care system, potentially increasing the number of available foster families and improving the recruitment process. It also impacts social workers and agencies responsible for foster family recruitment and placement.

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
5backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 75%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (4)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 15, 2026
Latest ActionHeld at the desk.

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.