Bill · S.Res. 737· Senate(119-SRES-737)

A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Age: 93 years

Iowa

Introduced: 5/14/2026
Last activity: 5/14/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2312-2313)
Sponsored by: Chuck Grassley
Cosponsors: - 10 - 5

Families

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What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes May 2026 as National Foster Care Month. It serves to raise awareness regarding the various challenges faced by children currently in the foster care system. The resolution encourages Congress to implement specific policies aimed at improving the lives of these children. Additionally, it designates May 31, 2026, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day. Through these designations, the Senate seeks to honor the dedication of caregivers, workers, and advocates. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the necessity of improving outcomes through various support and transition initiatives.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution seeks to improve the lives of children in foster care through better prevention, reunification, and adoption policies.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The resolution emphasizes supporting the successful transition into adulthood for youth aging out of the foster care system.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution encourages support for vulnerable families to prevent entry into the foster care system.