Bacon, Nunn, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Package to Keep Foster Siblings Together
Support legislation to keep foster siblings together in foster care.
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U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), and Gwen Moore (WI-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, today introduced the Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act and a resolution recognizing April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month, a bipartisan package to help keep foster siblings together. The bill would authorize $10 million in federal appropriations over five years and direct HHS to establish a competitive pilot grant program supporting specialized foster care models designed for large sibling groups, siblings with wide age ranges, or those with complex needs.
H.R. 8566, 119th Congress, 2nd Session, introduced in House April 29, 2026. Sponsors: Don Bacon (NE), Zachary Nunn (IA), Gwen Moore (WI). Action: Mr. Bacon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Bacon clearly acted on the promise by introducing the Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act in the 119th Congress to help keep foster siblings together, and official records confirm he was the sponsor. However, the available evidence shows only introduction and committee referral, with no enactment or implemented policy outcome yet. Because he materially advanced the promised objective but has not yet delivered the actual legislative result, the promise is only partially fulfilled at this time.