A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 516

119th Congress

A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jon Allen Husted

Senator

Republican

OH

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill aims to ensure the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate. It encourages policies and programs to prioritize family preservation, provide support for foster and adoptive families, and help young people aging out of the system transition successfully to adulthood.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S6059)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to ensure the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate. It encourages policies and programs to prioritize family preservation, provide support for foster and adoptive families, and help young people aging out of the system transition successfully to adulthood.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Affirms that compassion, transparency, ethics, and accountability must guide the adoption and foster care system
Emphasizes that the safety, well-being, and long-term stability of the child must be the top priority in all decisions
Encourages stronger policies and programs for family preservation, caregiver support, and preventing abuse or neglect
Recognizes that youth aging out of foster care may need help finding education, jobs, housing, and mentors
Calls for collaborative efforts between Congress, the Administration, and state/local child welfare systems

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect the over 340,000 children and youth currently in the U.S. foster care system, as well as their families, foster/adoptive parents, and the child welfare professionals who serve them. If enacted, it could lead to more stable and supportive experiences for children in foster care, better resources for caregivers, and improved outcomes for young adults transitioning out of the system.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

516, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-516