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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Designates September 2024 as National Child Awareness Month
Record date · July 31, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
The U.S. Senate has officially designated September 2024 as 'National Child Awareness Month' to highlight the work of charities and youth-serving organizations across the country. This encourages public support for groups providing essential services to children, with a specific focus on youth.
This serves as a formal federal recognition of youth-serving organizations, which can be used by these groups to bolster public awareness campaigns and fundraising efforts during the month of September.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Youth-serving organizations
These organizations are the subject of the awareness campaign and formal recognition by the Senate.
At-risk children and youth
The resolution specifically highlights the importance of meeting the needs of these individuals, including those in foster care or experiencing homelessness.
Key Facts
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Focus on At-Risk Categories
The resolution explicitly lists six specific categories of at-risk youth, signaling a legislative focus on these vulnerable populations.
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