Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican 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 S8580; text: CR S8579-8580)
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 November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." The Senate aims to highlight the growing issue of homelessness among children and young people in the United States. It supports the various groups working to meet the needs of this population. Additionally, the resolution applauds those using resources to raise awareness about the causes and solutions of homelessness. Finally, it encourages continued efforts to address this issue during the designated month.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution specifically aims to increase awareness and support for the needs of homeless children.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution addresses the specific needs and risks faced by homeless youth and young adults.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution highlights how homelessness affects school attendance and graduation rates for students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Support: The resolution designates November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month" to help encourage greater support for effective programs that help children and youth overcome homelessness (Section 3).
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Recognition of Community Efforts: The Senate supports the efforts of businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and youth (Section 1).
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Focus on Prevention and Solutions: The resolution applauds initiatives that use time and resources to raise awareness of the causes of child and youth homelessness and potential solutions, as well as those working to prevent homelessness among children and youth (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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? — The resolution specifically aims to increase awareness and support for the needs of homeless children. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights how homelessness affects school attendance and graduation rates for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the specific needs and risks faced by homeless youth and young adults. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on the specific challenges faced by families and youth experiencing poverty and homelessness.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution raises awareness of the link between homelessness and the lack of affordable housing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights the correlation between childhood homelessness and deep poverty to encourage prevention. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The resolution designates a month to increase awareness and support for programs aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness among children and youth.
- 12/9/2025
- 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 S8580; text: CR S8579-8580)
- 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.
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine