Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
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
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
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 designates the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as ``National Home Visiting Week''. The Senate supports this designation and the associated goals and ideals. The resolution highlights the importance of early childhood development and the role of home visiting programs. It notes that these programs help parents meet unique needs and promote healthy development. Finally, it recognizes the widespread implementation of these services across the United States.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill explicitly supports programs designed to promote healthy development and provide a strong foundation for children.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution supports the implementation of home visiting services that serve parents and children in diverse communities.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports the expansion of home visiting programs that provide essential developmental and practical support to families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Child Development: The resolution states that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and strengthen family relationships (Resolution Body). This is positive because it aims to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect while ensuring children have a strong foundation for a healthy life (Resolution Body).
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Support for Families and Professionals: The text notes that home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support to help families thrive (Resolution Body). Additionally, it acknowledges the work of over 20,000 home visitors and supervisors who deliver these services (Resolution Body).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 bill explicitly supports programs designed to promote healthy development and provide a strong foundation for children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution supports the implementation of home visiting services that serve parents and children in diverse communities. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges the implementation of these programs within 21 Indigenous communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution notes that home visiting programs are implemented across a wide variety of counties and territories. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution supports the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program which assists parents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — By promoting home visiting programs, the bill supports early childhood developmental services that complement childcare needs. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights how home visiting programs help families thrive and meet unique needs, which can aid in long-term stability.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports the expansion of home visiting programs that provide essential developmental and practical support to families.
- 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 S2669: 1)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia