Bills · HRES 851
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 851Families
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month".
INTRO OCT 31· LAST ACTION OCT 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it signifies a formal recognition from a branch of the U.S. government that the voices of young people in foster care are important and should be heard. While it's a symbolic resolution and won't create new laws or funding, it helps to put a spotlight on the challenges faced by nearly 400,000 young people in the foster care system each year and celebrates their strength and ability to drive change.
If this resolution passes, it could encourage more public dialogue and support for initiatives focused on improving the foster care system, potentially leading to better-informed policies in the long run. Without such a resolution, the efforts to highlight foster youth voices might continue, but without the official congressional backing, it could be harder to gain widespread public and legislative attention.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives supports designating October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month."
This provides a congressional endorsement for an awareness campaign aimed at highlighting foster youth experiences.
PROVISION 02
The resolution encourages public awareness and participation in events and initiatives organized by youth in foster care.
This aims to increase public engagement and understanding of issues affecting young people in foster care.
PROVISION 03
It urges federal recognition of "Foster Youth Voice Month" as an official awareness month.
This pushes for broader, national government acknowledgment and support for the initiative.
PROVISION 04
The resolution acknowledges the contributions and resilience of youth in foster care.
This publicly validates the experiences and efforts of young people who have navigated the foster care system.
PROVISION 05
It urges legislative bodies to recognize the value of lived experience in crafting laws and policies to improve outcomes for foster youth.
This promotes a policy-making approach that prioritizes input from individuals directly affected by the policies.
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R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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2 EVENTSOCT 31
Submitted in House
OCT 31
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 851
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 31, 2025
Last actionOct 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025
House Res.HRES 851Families
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month".
INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 31, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
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