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S.RES.466: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports designation of National Foster Care Month, and recognizes it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster-care system.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 26, 2016 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 26, 2016 |
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3379-3380) |
| May 16, 2016 |
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2826-2827)
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| May 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |