Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, 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 817

Bill 117 H.Res. 817, also known as the National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day Resolution, aims to show support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day. These events are dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and the many children who are in need of loving homes. The resolution 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.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of adoption in providing children with stable and loving families, and recognizes the positive impact that adoption can have on both the children and the families involved. It also calls on the people of the United States to take action to support and promote adoption, and to work towards creating a society where all children have the opportunity to thrive in safe and loving environments.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 817 is a bipartisan effort to promote awareness of adoption and to encourage individuals and communities to come together to support children in need of permanent homes. It highlights the importance of providing all children with the opportunity to grow up in safe and loving environments, and calls on all Americans to work towards this goal.

Congressional Summary of HRES 817

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 817

Bill HRES 817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HRES 817 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HRES 817's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 817

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 817

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

Adoption and foster careCommemorative events and holidays

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 817

Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, 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 Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, 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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