CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

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.

S.Res. 250 · Senate resolution Families

A Republican resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

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

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. 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 May 2025 as "National Foster Care Month" and May 31, 2025, as "National Foster Parent Appreciation Day." It serves to raise awareness regarding the various challenges children face while living within the foster care system. The resolution recognizes the importance of various contributors, including foster parents, social workers, and advocates. It also highlights the need for permanent, safe, and loving homes for all children. Finally, the Senate encourages Congress to implement policies aimed at improving the lives and outcomes of children in foster care.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution aims to improve the lives, safety, and permanency for children in the foster care system.

  • Scored +4

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    It specifically seeks to facilitate successful transitions for youth aging out of the foster care system.

  • Scored +1

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill acknowledges that children of color are more likely to stay in the foster care system longer, implicitly targeting inequity.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.