Bills · HR 6283
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6283Health
FOSTER Act
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION NOV 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the opioid crisis continues to deeply affect families, often leading to children being placed with relatives or entering the foster care system. By specifically targeting federal grants to support these "kinship care" arrangements and other caregivers, the bill aims to provide crucial resources for children who have experienced trauma due to parental opioid abuse. This can help keep families together safely and provide children with more stable environments.
If this bill becomes law, more funding and specific guidelines will be available to help these vulnerable children and the families caring for them, which could lead to better outcomes for children, more stable homes, and a stronger support system for caregivers. If it doesn't pass, these specific types of support and the dedicated funding stream might not be prioritized or available to the same extent, potentially leaving gaps in services for families hardest hit by the opioid crisis.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands existing federal opioid grants to specifically fund prevention and treatment services for children, caregivers, and kinship care families affected by opioid abuse.
This ensures that federal money directly addresses the needs of vulnerable children and families impacted by the opioid crisis.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes an additional $255 million annually for these grants for fiscal years 2028 through 2033.
This provides a significant increase in dedicated funding to combat the opioid crisis's impact on children and families.
PROVISION 03
Requires 1% of the authorized grant funds to be specifically set aside for programs supporting children, caregivers, and kinship families.
This guarantees that a portion of the funding is directly used for the newly emphasized services rather than being absorbed by other grant activities.
PROVISION 04
Defines "kinship care family" and "kinship caregiver" to clarify who is eligible for services under the expanded grant program.
This provides clear guidance for states and local agencies on identifying and supporting these important family structures.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 21
Introduced in House
NOV 21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6283
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionNov 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6283Health
FOSTER Act
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
