Bill · H.Res. 1587· House(119-HRES-1587)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month".
- Introduced
- 9/28/2026
- Last activity
- 9/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Kinship Care Month. It highlights the role of grandparents, siblings, Tribal members, godparents, stepparents, and fictive kin in raising over 2,800,000 children in kinship care arrangements. The text notes that kinship caregivers keep the foster care system from being overwhelmed and save taxpayers billions of dollars annually. It points out that kinship care helps children maintain family relationships, stay in their communities, and minimize trauma. The measure encourages Congress to enact policies supporting kinship families and honors the commitment of kinship caregivers. Finally, it reaffirms the need to continue working to improve outcomes for vulnerable children through specific titles of the Social Security Act and other support programs.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution promotes policies and recognition to improve safety, permanency, and outcomes for vulnerable children in kinship care.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The resolution honors and seeks better support for grandparents who step forward as kinship caregivers to raise children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The text encourages support programs and assistance to help kinship families avoid living in poverty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Kinship Care Month Designation: Under resolved section (1), the House of Representatives supports designating September 2026 as National Kinship Care Month, which brings national recognition to the millions of children living in kinship care and honors the caregivers who raise them.
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Encouraging Better Policies for Vulnerable Children: Under resolved section (2), the resolution encourages Congress to enact policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children by supporting kinship families in the best interests of the children.
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Honoring Caregivers and Advocates: Under resolved section (3), the text honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers as well as the advocates and allies who work to provide assistance and services to kinship-caregiving families.
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Improving Outcomes Through Federal Programs: Under resolved section (4), the resolution reaffirms the need to work to improve outcomes for vulnerable children through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act and other programs designed to support vulnerable families, invest in prevention and reunification services, and ensure caregivers receive necessary supports like Kinship Navigator programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- As an expert legislative analyst looking out for the good of the people, I must report that there are no explicit negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups found within the text of this resolution.
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 Children+5Good For Seniors+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Veterans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- 10/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/28/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa