US SR462 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-4)
Status: Introduced on May 16 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-06-04 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3689-3690)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 16 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-06-04 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3689-3690)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face. Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month.
Title
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, acknowledging the dedication of foster care parents, advocates, and workers, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] | Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] |
| Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Chuck Grassley [R-IA] | Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] |
| Sen. Tim Johnson [D-SD] | Sen. Carl Levin [D-MI] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] | Sen. Benjamin Nelson [D-NE] |
| Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-04 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3689-3690) |
| 2012-06-04 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3689-3690) |
| 2012-05-16 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3236) |
| 2012-05-16 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3237-3238) |
Same As/Similar To
SR203 (Related) 2011-05-26 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3462; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)
HR242 (Related) 2011-05-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR659 (Related) 2012-05-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR242 (Related) 2011-05-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR659 (Related) 2012-05-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Families
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Families
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
