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HRES1577FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

House Resolution Supporting National Adoption Day and Month

Original title: HRES 1577: Support for National Adoption Day and Month

November 18, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution highlights that 108,000 children in the U.S. foster care system are currently waiting for adoption, with an average wait time of nearly three years, and serves as a formal federal acknowledgment of the need for permanent family placements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Children in foster care

The resolution focuses on the status and permanency needs of children currently in the foster care system.

Prospective adoptive parents

The resolution encourages individuals in the United States to consider adoption.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • National Adoption Day is an annual event held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to raise awareness for children in foster care. context

Summary

This resolution formally expresses Congressional support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month to raise awareness about children in the foster care system who are waiting for permanent families. It encourages Americans to consider adoption and recognizes the importance of providing children with stable, loving homes.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution highlights that 108,000 children in the U.S. foster care system are currently waiting for adoption, with an average wait time of nearly three years, and serves as a formal federal acknowledgment of the need for permanent family placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change adoption laws?
No, this is a non-binding resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and Month; it does not change existing statutes or regulations.
What is the goal of National Adoption Day?
It is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families for children currently in the foster care system.

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Consistent Annual Recognition

The resolution notes that National Adoption Day has been recognized annually since 2000, indicating a long-standing legislative pattern of commemorative support.

Connected Entities

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  • Controversy5
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