Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR313

Caption

A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Impact

The resolution seeks to raise public awareness about the various challenges faced by children and youth, including those at risk of homelessness, involved in the foster care system, victims of trafficking, and those with serious health needs. By focusing attention on these issues during the month of September, the resolution aims to encourage support for initiatives that benefit this demographic, ultimately fostering a stronger societal commitment towards safeguarding their future and well-being.

Summary

SR313 is a resolution designating September 2023 as 'National Child Awareness Month.' The bill is aimed at promoting awareness of charitable organizations that provide services to children and youth across the United States. The resolution emphasizes the critical contributions these organizations make in enriching and bettering the lives of children, which the bill refers to as representing the hopes and future of the nation. It highlights the importance of recognizing both the needs of children and youth and the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting them.

Contention

While resolutions like SR313 typically do not incite political contention, undertones may arise in discussions about the prioritization of funding and resources allocated to these charities. Some stakeholders may express views regarding the efficacy of charitable organizations versus government initiatives in addressing the complex needs of children and youth. Furthermore, debates can emerge concerning the specifics of who is targeted by such initiatives and how adequately those efforts reflect the diverse needs of all youth within the community.

Companion Bills

US SR792

Related A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Previously Filed As

US SR792

A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

US SR479

A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

US SR920

A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

US HR893

Designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

US HR1598

Designating November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

US SR243

A resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.

US SR352

A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

US HR483

Recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.

US SR235

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week" and May 11, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Day".

US SR280

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.

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