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Support for Adoption: National Adoption Day and Month in the US

This House Resolution supports the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, promoting awareness of adoption and children awaiting families. It aims to encourage citizens to consider adoption to provide safety and permanent homes for children in need. It highlights the importance of adoption for children in the foster care system.
Key points
Highlights the need to find permanent homes for approximately 114,000 children in the US foster care system.
Draws attention to the long waiting times for children to be adopted (average 33.7 months) and the risk of aging out of foster care without a permanent home.
Encourages citizens to consider adoption to ensure children's safety, permanency, and well-being.
Supports efforts to eliminate barriers in the adoption process and increase public awareness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1501
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Process start date: 2022-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1501.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Highlights the need to find permanent homes for approximately 114,000 children in the US foster care system.
  • Draws attention to the long waiting times for children to be adopted (average 33.7 months) and the risk of aging out of foster care without a permanent home.
  • Encourages citizens to consider adoption to ensure children's safety, permanency, and well-being.
  • Supports efforts to eliminate barriers in the adoption process and increase public awareness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

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