CER 25-0260 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Kinship Care Month Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution officially designates September 2024 as "Kinship Care Month" in the District of Columbia to honor the role of relatives and family friends who raise children. The bill aims to raise public awareness about the challenges these caregivers face, such as financial instability and limited access to resources, while acknowledging the benefits they provide to children in their care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the importance of kinship families in the community.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 16, 2024 Signed Oct 1, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 16, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0260 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Photo of Janeese Lewis George
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 4