Bill · S.Res. 692· Senate(119-SRES-692)
A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- 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
This resolution designates the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week." The Senate expresses support for this designation and its associated goals and ideals. The resolution highlights the importance of early childhood development and the role of home visiting programs. It notes that these programs help parents meet unique needs and promote healthy development. Additionally, it recognizes the widespread implementation of these services across the country.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for children through home visiting programs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Home visiting programs often serve families needing extra practical and emotional support to thrive.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution supports home visiting programs that provide essential developmental and emotional support to families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Child Development: The resolution notes that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and strengthen family relationships (Resolution text). This is positive because it aims to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect while helping children build a strong foundation for life.
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Support for Families and Parents: Home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support to help families thrive (Resolution text). This can lead to more positive parenting practices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Women+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 4/28/2026
- 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 S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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