arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day: Honoring Child Advocates

The U.S. Senate designated June 6, 2022, as CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day to honor individuals who selflessly advocate for children's best interests in court cases involving abuse or neglect. Their work ensures that children in the foster care system receive vital support, improving their chances for a safe home and a brighter future.
Key points
Designation of June 6 as National CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day, highlighting their crucial role in child protection.
Recognition of over 94,000 volunteers who assist nearly 250,000 children annually across 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Emphasis that CASA/GAL volunteers help children in the foster care system by providing legal and emotional support, leading to better educational outcomes and fewer re-entries into the welfare system.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Adopted
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_658
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2022-05-26
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating June 6, 2022, as "CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_658.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of June 6 as National CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day, highlighting their crucial role in child protection.
  • Recognition of over 94,000 volunteers who assist nearly 250,000 children annually across 49 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Emphasis that CASA/GAL volunteers help children in the foster care system by providing legal and emotional support, leading to better educational outcomes and fewer re-entries into the welfare system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2737-2738; text: CR S2759-2760)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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

Family Courts and Law