Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Jun 11, 2026
What it does
The bill would establish an independent Children’s Commission and appoint a Children’s Commissioner to promote the well-being of children and marginalized youth by advising Congress and federal agencies, reviewing complaints about government services affecting children, and incorporating children’s perspectives into policy discussions. The Commission would consist of 15 members appointed by the Comptroller General, including experts, advocates, and youth with lived experience, with requirements for diverse representation and conflict-of-interest disclosures. The Children’s Commissioner would serve a five-year term (limited to two terms) and have duties such as soliciting public input,…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.