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- H.RES.1185
H.RES.1185: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important contributions of Americans who serve as foster parents and, in doing so, unselfishly open their homes and family lives to children in need.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 8, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (9 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that all Americans should work together to strengthen families and reduce the need of foster care placement for children.Urges Congress to continue its commitment to providing critical assistance to children and families involved in the foster care system through part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act and other programs designed to help children reunite with their...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1185.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 8, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) |