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Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act
10/4/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5507
The bill "To require States to measure and publicly report on the separation of children from parents by hidden foster care arrangements, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 19, 2025, as H.R. 5507. The purpose of the bill is to mandate states to track and disclose data on the separation of children from parents through covert foster care setups. The bill likely includes provisions for establishing reporting frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in these childcare practices.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5507
Bill HR 5507 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5507 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5507's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5507
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5507
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5507
To require States to measure and publicly report on the separation of children from parents by hidden foster care arrangements, and for other purposes.
To require States to measure and publicly report on the separation of children from parents by hidden foster care arrangements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5507
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