SRES 291
111th Congress
Senate
Families
Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced: September 29, 2009
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2009
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11061)
Nov 3, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11061)
Nov 3, 2009
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11061)
Nov 3, 2009
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11061)
Sep 29, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9936-9937)
Sep 29, 2009
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.
Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.
What's happening now
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11061)
Committees of jurisdiction
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