S.Res. 218 · 117th Congress
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges…
Full title
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.
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19 cosponsors · 11 D, 8 R
19 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced May 17, 2021
- Senate Passed May 17, 2021
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · May 17, 2021
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (May 17, 2021): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2545-2546)
Policy area: Families · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 17, 2021
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- Senate Introduced May 17, 2021
- Senate Passed May 17, 2021
No recorded floor vote found.