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.

2/2/2022, 5:42 AM

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2020, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

Congress
116
Number
SRES - 598
Introduced on
2020-05-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/21/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2020, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Families
Potential Impact
Adoption and foster care•
Commemorative events and holidays•
Congressional tributes•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Comments

Related

Member:  Pat Roberts
Member:  Michael B. Enzi

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/3/2020

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2020, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

Latest Action5/21/2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2610; text: CR S2607-2608)