SRES 52 · 108th Congress · Families

A resolution recognizing the social problem of child abuse and neglect, and supporting efforts to enhance public awareness of the problem.

Introduced 2003-02-11· Sponsored by Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4453-4454; text: CR S4453-4454)(2003-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) all Americans should keep the victims of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts and prayers; (2) all Americans should seek to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give these victimized children hope for the future; and (3) the faith community, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers across America should recommit themselves and mobilize their resources to assist these abused and neglected children; (4) the Senate supports the goals and ideas of the "Day of Hope," which was initiated by Childhelp USA and will be observed on April 2, 2003, as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month; and (5) the Senate commends Childhelp USA for all of its efforts on behalf of abused and neglected children throughout the United States.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans