Summary

Expresses the House's support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month and encourages Americans to consider adoption and permanent, loving families for children — especially in November and throughout the year. The measure is a short, nonbinding statement that repeats facts about children without permanent families and highlights existing programs and observances; it does not create new programs, change law, or provide funding.

Key Points

• Nonbinding House resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
• Affirms that every child should have a permanent, loving family and encourages consideration of adoption in November and year‑round.
• Preamble summarizes facts about children in foster care, those waiting for adoption, and children at risk of aging out.
• References existing programs, observances, and the federal office that addresses adoption issues, but does not change them.
• Does not authorize funding, create programs, or impose legal requirements—its effect is symbolic and awareness‑raising.
• Intended to prompt public engagement, outreach, and community or organizational activities related to adoption and permanency.

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