Bills · SRES 185
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 185Family servicesCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week".
INTRO APR 29· LAST ACTION APR 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it’s a public statement from the U.S. Senate that acknowledges and supports home visiting programs, which are vital for many families with young children. While it doesn't create new funding or directly expand services, it helps raise awareness about the critical importance of early childhood development and the value of these support services for families across the country.
If this resolution becomes law (which it already has, as it was 'Agreed to Senate'), it signals that Congress sees value in home visiting programs. This recognition can indirectly encourage continued public and private support for these programs in the future, even if no direct action is taken by this specific resolution. If it hadn't passed, it would simply mean this specific week wouldn't have this formal designation, and the Senate wouldn't have made this public statement of support at this time.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week."
This officially recognizes a specific week to raise national awareness and appreciation for home visiting programs.
PROVISION 02
Expresses the Senate's support for the goals and ideals of National Home Visiting Week.
This provision indicates the Senate's official endorsement of the importance of early childhood support services.
PROVISION 03
Highlights the broad reach and impact of home visiting programs, including statistics on families served and geographic implementation.
This provides context and evidence for the value and necessity of home visiting services.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 29
Introduced in Senate
APR 29
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 3; text: CR S2669: 1)
APR 29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 185
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedApr 29, 2025
Last actionApr 29, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 185Family servicesCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week".
INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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