House Bill 6181
119th Congress(2025-2026)
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 20, 2025
Bill Intelligence
The bill prohibits discrimination in child welfare services, emphasizing support and placement for LGBTQ individuals. It requires federal compliance, empowers civil action against violations, and mandates data collection on LGBTQ children and youth experiences. The bill establishes a National Resource Center for LGBTQ children and youth, authorizes government action for non-compliance, and mandates a study to assess state compliance. The aim is to provide a more stable and diverse foster and adoptive home environment, free from discrimination based on religion, sex, or marital status, and to safeguard existing civil rights laws.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
6181
Congress
119
Policy Area
Families
Families
Primary focus of measure is child and family welfare, services, and relationships; marriage and family status; domestic violence and child abuse. Measures concerning public assistance programs or aging may fall under Social Welfare policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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November 20, 2025
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11/20/2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/20/2025
Introduced in House
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