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H.R.6181

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Introduced·11/20/25

The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act aims to prohibit discrimination in child welfare services based on religion, sex, sexual.

The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act seeks to eliminate discrimination in child welfare services, ensuring that children and youth involved with these services are not excluded or denied benefits based on religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. The Act mandates the establishment of a National Resource Center to promote well-being, safety, and permanency for LGBTQ children and youth in the child welfare system.

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History

Nov 20, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Nov 20, 2025

House

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.