Bans discrimination against foster families and youth based on religion, sex, or marital status.
This bill would stop child welfare programs that get federal money from discriminating against people based on their religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status. It aims to create more welcoming homes for children in foster care and improve support for LGBTQ youth. Individuals who face discrimination could also take legal action.
Today, child welfare programs that receive federal money can discriminate against children, families, and individuals based on their religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status. This bill would make such discrimination illegal in these federally funded programs. It would also create new support systems, training, and data collection to better serve all children and families, especially LGBTQ youth, in the child welfare system.
S 3279 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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