Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026
Key claim: The Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026 (HR9287) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on June 11, 2026.
Abstract
(HR9287 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-11): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
[This finding represents 2 closely related documents issued 2026-06-11 (same source, same action). Related: congress:119-s-4763:introduced]
Why this matters
The Child Safety and Well-Being Act represents another entry in a cluster of child-focused federal legislation moving through the 119th Congress, alongside the Preventing Child Trafficking Act and Sammy’s Law. Its referral to the Education and Workforce Committee (rather than Judiciary) suggests a focus on school- or program-based child welfare policy rather than criminal enforcement, though substantive provisions are not yet reflected here. Practical effects on children, families, and covered institutions will depend on committee markup and remain speculative at the introduction stage.