James Lankford (R-OK)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
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 S6798; text: CR S6794)
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
S. Res. 414 designates September 2025 as National Child Awareness Month. The resolution aims to promote awareness of youth-serving organizations and charities that benefit children across the United States. It recognizes the work of these organizations as critical contributions to the nation's future. Additionally, it highlights the importance of meeting the needs of vulnerable youth, including those who have experienced trauma, homelessness, or health issues.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
Directly aims to increase awareness and support for charities and organizations benefiting children.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Promotes awareness of youth-serving organizations.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Focuses on children in foster care, those experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Support for Youth Services: The resolution promotes awareness of charities and youth-serving organizations that provide health care, social services, education, the arts, and sports, which may lead to the future success and character development of children.
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Recognition of Vulnerable Groups: The resolution specifically recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of children and youth who have experienced homelessness, are in foster care, have been victims or are at risk of child sex trafficking, have been impacted by violence, have experienced trauma, or have serious physical and mental health needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in 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? — Directly aims to increase awareness and support for charities and organizations benefiting children. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Promotes awareness of youth-serving organizations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Focuses on children in foster care, those experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable youth. Would students be better off under this? — Promotes services and awareness during the start of the school year. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Recognizes children with serious physical and mental health needs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Highlights the needs of vulnerable and at-risk youth. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Specifically recognizes children experiencing homelessness as a priority group. Does this make housing cost less? — Recognizes the needs of children experiencing homelessness. Does this make child care cost less? — Promotes awareness of youth-serving organizations that may provide childcare support.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Encourages support for organizations providing health care access to children. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Promotes awareness of organizations providing mental health services for children.
- 9/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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.
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire