SRES 706 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This Senate resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about preventing child maltreatment. The bill does not create new laws or funding but instead formally acknowledges the importance of stopping child abuse and neglect through education and community efforts. It highlights statistics on the prevalence of abuse and the long-term health consequences of adverse childhood experiences to underscore the need for prevention. Ultimately, the measure serves as a symbolic statement recognizing the collective responsibility to protect children and support survivors.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 14, 2026
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)
upper
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2136-2137)
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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