Bills · HRES 855
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 855Adoption and foster careCommemorative events and holidays
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
INTRO NOV 4· LAST ACTION NOV 4
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
50BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it uses the platform of the U.S. House of Representatives to shine a spotlight on a critical social issue: the need for permanent homes for children. With thousands of children in foster care, many of whom are waiting years to be adopted or are at risk of aging out of the system without a family, resolutions like this help keep the issue in the public consciousness.
If this resolution passes, it signals a unified Congressional sentiment that supporting adoption and finding permanent families for children is a national priority. While it doesn't enact new laws or provide direct funding, it fosters a supportive environment for adoption efforts and encourages public engagement. If it doesn't pass, the cause of adoption awareness would not receive this specific legislative endorsement, potentially missing an opportunity to raise public awareness and encourage action on behalf of vulnerable children.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House formally supports the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
This provision indicates Congressional endorsement of existing observances aimed at promoting adoption.
PROVISION 02
The House recognizes that every child deserves a permanent and loving family.
This provision states a core principle guiding child welfare efforts, affirming the importance of family stability for children.
PROVISION 03
The House encourages people in the United States to consider adoption during November and throughout the year.
This provision serves as a public call to action, aiming to increase the number of families considering adoption for children in need.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 50
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
0
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 76%
DEM 19 REP 31 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 4
Submitted in House
NOV 4
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 855
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 4, 2025
Last actionNov 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025
House Res.HRES 855Adoption and foster careCommemorative events and holidays
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
50
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
