Bill · H.Res. 851· House(119-HRES-851)
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month".
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 10/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month." It highlights the importance of listening to young people who have experienced foster care to shape better policies. The text notes that organizations in over thirty-five States empower foster youth to advocate for themselves and drive systemic change. It points out that an estimated 391,000 youth and young adults are impacted by the foster care system each year. The measure encourages public awareness, acknowledges the resilience of foster youth, and urges official Federal recognition. Finally, it celebrates past policy victories driven by young people with lived experience in the foster care system.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution brings positive national awareness and support to youth and young adults impacted by the foster care system.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
It empowers young adults with foster care experience to advocate for systemic change and policy improvements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Public Awareness: Under paragraph (1) of the resolution, the House of Representatives supports the designation of the month and encourages public awareness and participation in events organized by youth in foster care. This is a positive step because it helps bring attention to the unique challenges faced by the estimated 391,000 youth impacted by the system annually.
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Recognizing Resilience: Under paragraph (2), the resolution acknowledges the contributions and resilience of youth in foster care and urges Federal recognition. This helps validate the hard work and experiences of these young individuals.
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Valuing Lived Experience: Under paragraph (3), the resolution acknowledges and celebrates policy victories driven by young people with lived experience and urges legislative bodies to use this experience when crafting laws. This is positive because it ensures that policies are shaped by the people who actually know what it is like to be in the foster care system.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Young Adults+7
- 10/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.