HR9796Referred to Committee

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to reestablish the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-21
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3
Cosponsors
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Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (622 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and 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.

2026-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would restore a federal center that provides support and resources to grandparents and other relatives raising children who cannot live with their parents. This center would help these families navigate challenges like legal guardianship, accessing benefits, and finding community services. The bill affects millions of Americans in kinship care situations who need guidance and assistance managing their family responsibilities.

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