Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1501

Bill 117 H.Res. 1501, also known as the National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month Resolution, aims to show support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. These events are dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and the many children who are still waiting to find loving families. The resolution also seeks to celebrate the children and families who have been touched by adoption, and to encourage all Americans to work towards ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children.

By promoting national awareness of adoption, this resolution hopes to shed light on the importance of providing stable and loving homes for children in need. It also recognizes the efforts of families who have opened their hearts and homes to adoptive children, and the positive impact that adoption can have on both the children and their new families.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1501 calls on the people of the United States to come together to support and advocate for the well-being of all children, and to work towards creating a society where every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving environment.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1501

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day and encourages people to consider adoption.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1501

Bill HRES 1501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 30, 2022. Bill HRES 1501 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 30, 2022.  Bill HRES 1501's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1501

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1501

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

Adoption and foster careCommemorative events and holidays

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1501

Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1501

R
Adam Smith
Washington(Democrat)
R
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Texas(Republican)
R
Robert J. Wittman
Virginia(Republican)
R
Tim Walberg
Michigan(Republican)

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