SRES 706 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

This resolution designates May 2024 as National Foster Care Month to raise public awareness about challenges faced by children in foster care. It specifically highlights issues like the 368,530 children currently in foster care, the need for stable placements, and barriers to successful transitions to adulthood for youth aging out of the system. The resolution encourages Congress to develop policies that improve outcomes for these children, including supporting foster parents and preventing unnecessary entry into the system. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to prompt legislative action through recognition and advocacy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced May 23, 2024 Last action May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3899; text: S3890-3891)
upper
May 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3899; text: S3890-3891)
upper
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

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