Rep. Miller, Sen. Banks, Cotton Introduce the SAFE Home Act

May 7, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the SAFE Home Act . This legislation would prohibit agencies that receive federal funding for adoption and foster care from delaying or stopping a child’s placement because the parent wants to raise the child according to their biological sex. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) are leading the Bill in the Senate. “We must defend the rights of parents to raise their children in a way that reflects reality and safeguards their future," said Congresswoman Miller. "The SAFE Home Act ensures that parents are not excluded from adopting simply for having common sense and standing against dangerous gender ideologies that threaten the well-being of children.” “Loving families shouldn’t be excluded from adopting because they won’t affirm radical gender policies," said Senator Cotton. "The SAFE Home Act defends the right of parents to care for children according to biological reality and sound judgment.” “Kids deserve safe, loving homes and parents shouldn’t be blocked from adopting or fostering just because they oppose irreversible sex-change procedures on children," said Senator Banks. "This bill makes sure families aren’t punished for using common sense.” Key Provisions of the SAFE Home Act: Prohibits Delays or Denials in Placement : Agencies receiving federal funding for adoption and foster care cannot delay or deny the placement of a child based on a parent’s choice to raise the child in a way that matches the child’s biological sex. Protects Against Medical or Mental Health Interventions : The Act prohibits requiring any medical, surgical, or psychological treatments that aim to change or match a child’s appearance or perception to align with a gender identity that is different from the child’s biological sex. Respects Decisions Made by Parents : It ensures that parents have the right to decide how to raise and care for their child without interference from the adoption or foster care systems, especially regarding gender-related medical or mental health services. Full bill text can be found here . Read more about the SAFE Home Act here.