SR471: 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.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This is a Senate resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, which occur annually in November. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about adoption and children waiting for families. It celebrates families and children involved in adoption. The resolution encourages Americans to work toward safety, permanence, and well-being for all children. Resolutions are statements of support that do not create new laws or programs. This resolution was recently introduced in the Senate with bipartisan sponsorship.
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Sponsors
Amy Klobuchar
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (43)
Kevin Cramer
Tammy Baldwin
John Barrasso
Michael Bennet
Marsha Blackburn