Designating November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

12/16/2024, 7:27 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill 118 HRES 1598, also known as the "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month" bill, aims to designate November 2024 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of homelessness among children and youth in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by homeless children and youth, including lack of stable housing, access to education, and healthcare.

The bill emphasizes the need for increased support and resources for homeless children and youth, as well as the importance of collaboration between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to address this pressing issue. By designating November as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month," the bill seeks to bring attention to the plight of homeless children and youth and encourage action to help them overcome the barriers they face.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1598 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness among children and youth in the United States and to promote solutions to address this critical issue.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1598

Introduced on
2024-11-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/26/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill 118 HRES 1598, also known as the "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month" bill, aims to designate November 2024 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of homelessness among children and youth in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by homeless children and youth, including lack of stable housing, access to education, and healthcare.

The bill emphasizes the need for increased support and resources for homeless children and youth, as well as the importance of collaboration between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to address this pressing issue. By designating November as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month," the bill seeks to bring attention to the plight of homeless children and youth and encourage action to help them overcome the barriers they face.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1598 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness among children and youth in the United States and to promote solutions to address this critical issue.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedDesignating November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development

Comments

APPROVED
EH
Ethan Hirsch
@borlotti_bean_arugula_cloudberry31295
So now they want to dedicate a whole month to homeless children and youth? What's next, a national holiday for every cause out there? How will this actually help those kids in the long run? #questioningpriorities

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/26/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.