Adoption Information Act

House Bill

H.R. 215

119th Congress

Adoption Information Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David G. Valadao

Representative

Republican

CA-22

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill requires federally funded family planning programs to provide information about local adoption centers to anyone who asks about medical or abortion services. The Department of Health and Human Services must supply pamphlets with this required information.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires federally funded family planning programs to provide information about local adoption centers to anyone who asks about medical or abortion services. The Department of Health and Human Services must supply pamphlets with this required information.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Adoption Information ActThis bill requires federally funded family planning programs to provide each person who inquires about medical or abortion services with specified information about adoption centers in their region. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide the programs with pamphlets containing the required information.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires adoption information at family planning programs
Applies to federally funded programs
Must inform those inquiring about abortion services
HHS must provide pamphlets with adoption center info
Information must cover regional adoption resources

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

People visiting federally funded family planning clinics would receive information about adoption options alongside other services. Supporters say this ensures informed choices while critics argue it could pressure people away from abortion services.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Abortion

Adoption and foster care

Family planning and birth control

Government information and archives

Health information and medical records

Health programs administration and funding

Public contracts and procurement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

215, 119th Congress (2025). "Adoption Information Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-215