Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
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 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week." The Senate expresses support for this designation and its 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. Additionally, it recognizes the widespread implementation of these services across the country.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for children through home visiting programs.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Home visiting programs often serve families needing extra practical and emotional support to thrive.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports home visiting programs that provide essential developmental and emotional 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 notes that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and strengthen family relationships (Resolution text). This is positive because it aims to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect while helping children build a strong foundation for life.
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Support for Families and Parents: Home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support to help families thrive (Resolution text). This can lead to more positive parenting practices.
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 focuses on promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for children through home visiting programs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Home visiting programs often serve families needing extra practical and emotional support to thrive. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution supports maternal and infant programs that assist parents in meeting the unique needs of their children.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — By supporting home visiting programs, the resolution promotes early childhood development and family support services. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights programs that help families thrive through practical and educational support.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports home visiting programs that provide essential developmental and emotional support to families.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution emphasizes early childhood development which serves as a foundation for future educational success.
- 4/28/2026
- 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 S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
- 2 Cosponsors 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.
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia