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S.Res. 471 · 118th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by…

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A resolution 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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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 16, 2023
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2023

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

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Nov 16, 2023

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

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution 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.

Latest action (Nov 16, 2023): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558; text: CR S5554)

Policy area: Families · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 16, 2023

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Nov 16, 2023
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2023

No recorded floor vote found.