HRES 391 · 111th Congress · Families

Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month" and acknowledging that the House of Representatives should continue to work to improve the Nation's foster care system.

Introduced 2009-04-30· Sponsored by Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2009-05-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Supports the designation of a National Foster Care Month. Acknowledges the needs of children in the foster care system. Honors the commitment and dedication of those individuals who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to children in the foster care system. Recognizes the need to continue work to improve outcomes of all children in the foster care system through the title IV program in the Social Security Act and other programs designed to: (1) help children in the foster care system reunite with their biological parents; and (2) find them a permanent, safe, and loving home when they are unable to return to their biological parents.…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans