John Cornyn (R-TX)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2668-2669)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month." It highlights the importance of preventing adverse childhood experiences, which include violence, abuse, or neglect. The text notes that such experiences can lead to long-term health issues and economic burdens. The resolution emphasizes the need for community vigilance and evidence-based prevention methods. Ultimately, it supports public education, the healing of survivors, and the pursuit of justice for victims.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on preventing abuse, neglect, and adverse childhood experiences to improve long-term health and school outcomes.
- Scored +3
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The resolution supports the healing of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and addresses the mental health challenges associated with adverse childhood experiences.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that preventing adverse childhood experiences reduces long-term negative economic burdens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month: By designating April 2025 as a specific month of awareness, the resolution supports efforts to increase public education regarding the prevention of child abuse and neglect (Resolution Section 1 and 4).
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Focus on Prevention and Resilience: The text notes that voluntary, evidence-based, home-visiting programs can help reduce the recurrence of child abuse and neglect, decrease the incidence of low-birthweight babies, and improve school readiness and high school graduation rates (Preamble).
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Support for Survivors and Victims: The resolution expresses support for helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal and supports the pursuit of justice for these victims (Resolution Section 5 and 6).
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Health and Economic Benefits: Preventing adverse childhood experiences is linked to reducing various health conditions, such as depression, heart disease, and obesity, as well as reducing the lifetime economic burden associated with child maltreatment (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified within the provided text.
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 focuses on preventing abuse, neglect, and adverse childhood experiences to improve long-term health and school outcomes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that preventing adverse childhood experiences reduces long-term negative economic burdens. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution specifically addresses the prevention and healing of girls who are victims of childhood sexual abuse.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution supports the healing of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and addresses the mental health challenges associated with adverse childhood experiences. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The text notes that preventing adverse childhood experiences can reduce the risk of drug and alcohol misuse.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution states that preventing child abuse and neglect can reduce the costly lifetime economic burden associated with maltreatment. Does this make child care cost less? — The resolution supports strong families and evidence-based home-visiting programs to support families. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The resolution supports the pursuit of justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution emphasizes community vigilance and evidence-based prevention to improve long-term life opportunities for all children.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution notes that evidence-based prevention programs can improve school readiness and high school graduation rates.
- 4/29/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 3; text: CR S2668-2669: 2)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2668-2669)
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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