Bill · H.R. 2892· House(119-HR-2892)
Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and share resources regarding adoption sensitivities within the healthcare industry. The Secretary will develop these resources using a committee of adoption experts to promote better understanding and best practices for interacting with birth mothers and adoptive families. Additionally, the bill mandates the provision of education and professional development for care providers at hospitals and birthing centers. This can be done directly or through grants and contracts awarded to specific nonprofit organizations. The Act also requires an evaluation of these activities to be reported to Congress.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+4
The bill focuses on improving care and sensitivity for prospective birth mothers in healthcare settings.
Would children be better off under this?+3
Improving adoption-related sensitivities in healthcare can benefit the well-being of children entering adoption.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
It enhances the quality of care and sensitivity for families navigating the adoption process in healthcare settings.
The opposite
Does this make abortion easier to get?-5
The bill explicitly excludes entities that provide or refer for abortions from receiving grants or contracts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Healthcare Interactions: The Secretary shall develop resources to promote understanding regarding adoption sensitivities and best practices for interacting with prospective birth mothers and adoptive families (Section 3(a)). This could lead to better experiences for those navigating the adoption process in medical settings.
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Increased Awareness for Workers: The Secretary is required to maintain a webpage on the Administration for Children and Families website specifically for adoption resources for healthcare workers (Section 3(b)). This aims to improve the awareness and understanding of these workers.
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Specialized Training for Care Providers: The bill directs the provision of education, professional development, and consultation services to care providers at hospitals and birthing centers (Section 4(a)). This training focuses on patient care for families pursuing adoption, including prospective birth mothers and potential adoptive families.
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Expert-Led Development: Resources will be developed through a committee of experts including maternal health experts, child welfare experts, licensed social workers, and adoption attorneys (Section 3(c)). This ensures that the information provided is shaped by professionals in relevant fields.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Eligibility Restrictions for Organizations: To receive grants or contracts, an entity must not be or represent a child-placing agency, and they must not provide or refer for abortions (Section 4(b)(1)). This limits the pool of organizations that can receive federal support for these activities.
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Interest Restrictions: Eligible entities for awards must not hold any other vested interest in a particular pregnancy outcome (Section 4(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+4Good For Children+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Abortion Access-5
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
David SchweikertRepublican · Arizona