Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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 recognizing April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month. It highlights that sibling bonds are essential for emotional stability and well-being, especially for children facing abuse or neglect. The text notes that many children in foster care are separated from their siblings, which can lead to mental health issues and placement instability. It also points out that current data systems often fail to accurately track these sibling separations. Ultimately, the resolution encourages agencies to prioritize sibling placement and lifelong connections.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution specifically focuses on the importance of sibling bonds for the stability and well-being of children in foster care.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution supports efforts to improve data collection and transparency regarding sibling separations in foster care.
- Scored +3
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution highlights that maintaining sibling connections can reduce adverse mental health outcomes for children in foster care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prioritizing Sibling Connections: The resolution encourages Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies to prioritize policies that promote sibling placement and lifelong connection (Section 3). This could help reduce trauma and increase successful outcomes for children in the system.
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Improved Data Accuracy: The measure supports efforts to improve data collection and transparency regarding sibling relationships and separations in foster care (Section 4). This could help policymakers and advocates better understand the scope of the issue to address it effectively.
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Increased Awareness: The resolution calls on professionals, advocates, and the public to raise awareness of the needs of siblings impacted by foster care (Section 5). This increased awareness aims to elevate the voices of foster care alumni.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution specifically focuses on the importance of sibling bonds for the stability and well-being of children in foster care. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution addresses needs relevant to children in the foster care system, which disproportionately involves low-income families.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution supports efforts to improve data collection and transparency regarding sibling separations in foster care.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights that maintaining sibling connections can reduce adverse mental health outcomes for children in foster care.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By promoting placement stability and successful outcomes for foster children, the resolution supports long-term social stability.
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin