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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 18, 2018Families
S.Res. 637

A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Kinship Care Month".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Sep 27, 2018)

Designates September 2018 as National Kinship Care Month.

Encourages Congress, states, local governments, and community organizations to: (1) continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and (2) support the communities working together to lift them up.

Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates.

What just happenedSep 27, 2018

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/18/2018 S6234-6235)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
14 cosponsors9 D4 R1 I
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  1. Sep 27, 2018Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/18/2018 S6234-6235)

  2. Sep 27, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/18/2018 S6234-6235)

  3. Sep 27, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6365)

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Sep 27, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6365)

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Sep 18, 2018IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6234-6235)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Sep 18, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 27, 201882

Designates September 2018 as National Kinship Care Month.

Encourages Congress, states, local governments, and community organizations to: (1) continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and (2) support the communities working together to lift them up.

Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates.

Introduced in SenateSep 18, 2018

Designates September 2018 as National Kinship Care Month.

Encourages Congress, states, local governments, and community organizations to: (1) continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and (2) support the communities working together to lift them up.

Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates.

A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Kinship Care Month". — Informed