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Supporting National Kinship Care Month

This House resolution supports designating September as "National Kinship Care Month". It highlights the vital role of grandparents, relatives, and family friends who care for children when parents cannot, and calls for more support for these families.
Key points
Official support for recognizing September as a month to honor kinship caregivers.
Highlighting that millions of children in the US are raised by grandparents or other relatives.
Calling for policies and programs to support families providing kinship care.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Kinship Care Month".
Print number: HRES 659
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2021-09-20
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Supporting National Kinship Care Month

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 659.

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 2021-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official support for recognizing September as a month to honor kinship caregivers.
  • Highlighting that millions of children in the US are raised by grandparents or other relatives.
  • Calling for policies and programs to support families providing kinship care.

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. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Is this summary verified?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 659

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