Why we celebrate National Adoption Month

This November, my wife DeaNa and I have a new reason to celebrate adoption — our new grandson, Aiden.

Hope for the Holidays

The Congolese government needs to immediately let Americans bring their legally adopted children home without any further delay

Today I met with the new Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The Gift of Being A Parent

Every day in Congress, I fight for American families — fight for national security protections, fight for jobs…

Adoption is a Blessing

My wife, Christie, and I never planned on becoming adoptive parents. We were a happy family with three kids. I had just…

Even When National Adoption Month Ends, The Work Continues Year-Round

National Adoption Day: House Republicans Celebrate and Advocate

National Adoption Month Means Helping the Vulnerable

November is National Adoption Month and a time for us to remember the importance that adoption plays in the lives of countless American families. We know the importance that loving parents can make in a child’s life as they grow and…

Rep. Diane Black: Adoption is a beautiful choice

Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TN), the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, has long been a vocal advocate for the needs of the thousands for foster youth in the United States — and for the parents who want to adopt…

Angels on National Adoption Day

In recognition of National Adoption Day this week, I want to share the remarkable story of a family from Edwardsville, IL in my district. John and Lauri Cunningham, along with their children, were recently honored as Angels in Adoption in Washington, DC for the adoption of…