National Adoption Month

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…

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…

National Adoption Day: House Republicans Celebrate and Advocate

The Gift of Being A Parent

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

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…

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).

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…

Why we celebrate National Adoption Month

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