SRES 250 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

SRES 250 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating May 2025 as National Foster Care Month. It recognizes the challenges faced by the approximately 368,530 children in foster care in the U.S. and encourages Congress to develop policies improving their lives. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it solely raises awareness and acknowledges foster parents, workers, and youth. It highlights issues like prolonged care (average 22.6 months), educational instability, and the need for better support for youth aging out (18,538 in 2022). As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on policy changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action May 22, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 22, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)
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May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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May 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

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