In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026

This bill requires states to annually submit to the federal government a list of private adoption agencies licensed by the state, in good standing, and tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). The federal Children’s Bureau will compile and publish this information publicly. States that fail to submit the required list risk losing federal incentive payments for adoption and legal guardianship programs. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress identifying any state-licensed agency not included on the national list and any disciplinary actions taken against such agencies.