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SRES250Introduced

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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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-22
Introduced
17
Cosponsors
SRES
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Type

Sponsor

Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley
Republican · IA · Senator
Votes with party: 76.3% (866 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000386

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (17)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)Original· 2025-05-22
  • James E. Risch (R-ID)Original· 2025-05-22
  • John Barrasso (R-WY)Original· 2025-05-22
  • John Cornyn (R-TX)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Jon Husted (R-OH)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Mark R. Warner (D-VA)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Mike Crapo (R-ID)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Tim Kaine (D-VA)Original· 2025-05-22
  • Todd Young (R-IN)Original· 2025-05-22

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)

2025-05-22

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This resolution officially recognizes National Foster Care Month and calls on Congress to pay attention to the challenges facing children in the foster care system, such as finding stable homes and getting proper support. The resolution encourages lawmakers to develop and pass new policies aimed at improving outcomes for foster children, though it doesn't mandate any specific changes. The Senate unanimously approved this resolution, signaling broad agreement that foster care issues deserve national attention.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Families
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