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Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services Act

2/10/2026, 11:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 3678

The "Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill 3678 on January 15, 2026. The bill aims to establish a voluntary accreditation system for adoption services, providing a framework for ensuring quality and ethical standards within the adoption process. The text of the bill includes provisions outlining the criteria for accreditation, potential benefits for accredited agencies, and mechanisms for oversight and compliance. Additionally, the bill likely outlines procedures for monitoring and enforcing adherence to the accreditation standards to safeguard the well-being of children and families involved in adoption services. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3678/BILLS-119s3678is.pdf

Current Status of Bill S 3678

Bill S 3678 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2026. Bill S 3678 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2026.  Bill S 3678's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3678

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3678

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3678

A bill to modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a limited accreditation option for performing certain adoption services.
A bill to modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a limited accreditation option for performing certain adoption services.

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