What does FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. of HR 7040 do?

This section outlines findings and purposes related to commercial surrogacy It notes that citizens of foreign entities of concern exploit US surrogacy laws The section aims to address the exploitation of US women and acquisition of US citizenship for children It proposes to invalidate surrogate parentage contracts with foreign entities of concern Criminal penalties are proposed for surrogacy brokers facilitating such contracts

What does CUSTODY OF CHILD WHEN INTERNATIONAL SURROGATE PARENTAGE of HR 7040 do?

This section addresses custody of a child born via surrogacy Custody is decided based on the child's best interests The law of the State where the surrogate parent resides applies Surrogacy agreements are void and unenforceable in custody decisions

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SAFE KIDS Act — HR. 7040

Last updated: 1/21/2026 · Introduced: 1/13/2026

Author: Blake Moore (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill invalidates surrogacy contracts involving foreign entities of concern, preventing their use in custody determinations.
It establishes criminal penalties for brokers who facilitate surrogacy arrangements with these foreign entities.
Custody decisions for children born through surrogacy will be based on the child's best interests and the laws of the state where the surrogate parent resides.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3101(In Committee)Official page

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