Bill · S.Res. 414· Senate(119-SRES-414)
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
- Sponsored by
- James Lankford
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 414 designates September 2025 as National Child Awareness Month. The resolution aims to promote awareness of youth-serving organizations and charities that benefit children across the United States. It recognizes the work of these organizations as critical contributions to the nation's future. Additionally, it highlights the importance of meeting the needs of vulnerable youth, including those who have experienced trauma, homelessness, or health issues.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+8
Directly aims to increase awareness and support for charities and organizations benefiting children.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Promotes awareness of youth-serving organizations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Focuses on children in foster care, those experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Support for Youth Services: The resolution promotes awareness of charities and youth-serving organizations that provide health care, social services, education, the arts, and sports, which may lead to the future success and character development of children.
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Recognition of Vulnerable Groups: The resolution specifically recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of children and youth who have experienced homelessness, are in foster care, have been victims or are at risk of child sex trafficking, have been impacted by violence, have experienced trauma, or have serious physical and mental health needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Students+4Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2Reduces Homelessness+2Improves Affordable Housing+1Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Mental Health Access+2
- 9/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire