Neal, Davis, and Pascrell Applaud HHS Reversal of Discriminatory Trump-Era Foster Care Policy

Statement

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) released following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will revoke Trump Administration state waivers that permitted discrimination within the child welfare system based on religion and sexual orientation, resulting in negative consequences for LGBTQ children and families:

"Thanks to the Biden Administration, more qualified, compassionate families will be able to serve as foster parents, and more foster children will find placement in safe, affirming, and loving homes. It is essential we shield young people in the foster care system from the kind of discrimination and harm the Trump Administration's waiver permitted. Today's welcome news shows that HHS is recommitting to protecting the wellbeing of children in its charge.

"Our late colleague John Lewis helped lead the Committee's work on this issue, and we think of him today as justice is delivered for particularly vulnerable foster kids and families."

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