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 875

Bill 118 HRES 875, also known as the National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month Resolution, aims to promote awareness of adoption and the children who are in need of loving families. The bill celebrates the children and families who have been involved in adoption, while also encouraging all Americans to work towards ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children.

The resolution recognizes the importance of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month in bringing attention to the adoption process and the positive impact it has on the lives of children and families. By supporting the goals of these national observances, the bill seeks to raise awareness about the thousands of children in the United States who are waiting to be adopted and find their forever homes.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 875 encourages individuals and communities across the country to come together to support adoption, celebrate the families who have opened their hearts and homes to children in need, and work towards creating a brighter future for all children.

Congressional Summary of HRES 875

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 875

Bill HRES 875 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2023. Bill HRES 875 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2023.  Bill HRES 875's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of November 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 875

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
62
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
46
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 875

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

Adoption and foster careCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributes

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 875

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 875

R
Robert B. Aderholt
Alabama(Republican)
R
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New Jersey(Democrat)
R
Robert J. Wittman
Virginia(Republican)
R
Christopher H. Smith
New Jersey(Republican)
R
Adam Smith
Washington(Democrat)

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