Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports the designation of November 2025 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. It highlights statistics showing that millions of children, youth, and young adults experience homelessness or housing instability in the United States. The text points out that homeless children face higher risks of illnesses, chronic absenteeism in school, and mental health struggles like suicide attempts. It notes that the leading risk factor for homelessness is a lack of education. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support and applaud businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers working to raise awareness, prevent, and meet the needs of homeless children and youth.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution directly focuses on raising awareness and driving support to meet the needs of homeless children and youth.
- Scored +7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Unaccompanied youth and young adults experiencing homelessness stand to benefit from increased community and governmental focus on prevention and support.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income families facing housing instability and deep poverty are the primary beneficiaries of the awareness and support promoted by the resolution.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Support for Awareness and Prevention: Under Resolved paragraphs (1), (2), and (4), the House of Representatives supports and encourages the efforts and initiatives of businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers who dedicate their time and resources to raise awareness of child and youth homelessness, understand its causes, work to prevent it, and meet the needs of those affected. This is positive because it encourages community-wide dedication to helping vulnerable youth overcome homelessness.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: There are no sections or provisions within the provided text that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution directly focuses on raising awareness and driving support to meet the needs of homeless children and youth. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Unaccompanied youth and young adults experiencing homelessness stand to benefit from increased community and governmental focus on prevention and support. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income families facing housing instability and deep poverty are the primary beneficiaries of the awareness and support promoted by the resolution. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights chronic absenteeism and the educational barriers faced by homeless students, aiming to improve support for their academic success. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly notes that youth homelessness occurs at equal rates in rural areas, drawing necessary attention to rural populations in need. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges that youth homelessness affects urban areas significantly.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — By highlighting the crisis of youth and family homelessness and the lack of affordable housing, the resolution encourages community action and solutions. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution addresses deep poverty as a core component of youth homelessness and promotes efforts to alleviate it.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights mental health struggles and suicide risks among homeless youth, raising awareness for necessary support services. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution brings attention to the severe health risks and medical needs faced by homeless children and infants.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
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