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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced September 18, 2025 by John Cornyn · Last progress September 18, 2025
Requires States that receive specified Title IV child welfare funds to collect and submit standardized data on “hidden foster care” arrangements to the federal Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). The federal Secretary must compile the State submissions into an annual public report, ensure data reliability and standardization, and may provide technical guidance using eligible Title IV funds.