BillCam

Adoption And Foster Care

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
SR-302	Federal	A resolution designating September 2019 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. This resolution designates September 2019 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth. Democrat: 72% (8) Republican: 27% (3) 72% Democrat support 27% Republican support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Crime Victims Crimes Against Children Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Homelessness And Emergency Shelter
SR-438	Federal	A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day and encourages people to consider adoption to increase the number of children living in safe, permanent homes. Republican: 48% (18) Democrat: 48% (18) Independent: 2% (1) 48% Republican support 48% Democrat support 2% Independent support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Commemorative Events And Holidays
HB-5191	Federal	Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019 Democrat: 87% (29) Republican: 9% (3) Independent: 3% (1) 87% Democrat support 9% Republican support 3% Independent support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Assault And Harassment Offenses Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Congressional Oversight Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Employment And Training Programs Family Relationships
HB-5138	Federal	Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations. Democrat: 85% (12) Republican: 14% (2) 85% Democrat support 14% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Communications Systems Emergency Communications Systems Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
HB-5138	Federal	Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations. Democrat: 85% (12) Republican: 14% (2) 85% Democrat support 14% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Communications Systems Emergency Communications Systems Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs
S.2880	Federal	Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals performing services placing such individuals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adoption And Foster Care Crime Prevention Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Communications Systems Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs Health Personnel Mental Health Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations Telephone And Wireless Communication
HR-704	Federal	Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day and encourages people to consider adoption. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Commemorative Events And Holidays
HB-4923	Federal	Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2019 This bill revises notification requirements that are triggered when states decide to remove a child from the custody of the child's parent(s) and to place the child in another home. Specifically, states must provide notice of the decision to each relative who expressed an interest in caring for the child, the guardian of the child, the guardian ad litem for the child, the attorney for the child, the attorney for each parent of the child, the child (if the child is able to express an opinion regarding placement), and the prosecutor involved. The notice must be provided within 90 days after the state makes a placement decision. States must establish procedures to (1) allow an individual who receives such a notice to request documentation of the reasons for the decision involved, (2) allow the attorney for the child to petition the court involved to review the decision, and (3) require the court to commence a review after receiving a petition. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Government Information And Archives Judicial Review And Appeals Separation, Divorce, Custody, Support State And Local Government Operations
HB-4839	Federal	Caring Homes and Improved Lives for Dependents (CHILD) Act Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Child Safety And Welfare Family Services Poverty And Welfare Assistance State And Local Government Operations
HB-4674	Federal	College Affordability Act Democrat: 99% (148) Independent: 0% (1) 99% Democrat support 0% Independent support	Education Academic Performance And Assessments Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Adoption And Foster Care Advisory Bodies Assault And Harassment Offenses Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Consumer Affairs Department Of Education
HB-4602	Federal	COURTS Act Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	Social Welfare Adoption And Foster Care Child Safety And Welfare Indian Social And Development Programs Poverty And Welfare Assistance State And Local Courts
S.2579	Federal	STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (11) 100% Democrat support	Education Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Adoption And Foster Care Census And Government Statistics Child Care And Development Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight Disability And Paralysis Education Of The Disadvantaged Education Programs Funding
S.2587	Federal	COURTS Act Continuation Of Useful Resources To States Act Republican: 60% (3) Democrat: 40% (2) 60% Republican support 40% Democrat support	Social Welfare Adoption And Foster Care Child Safety And Welfare Indian Social And Development Programs Poverty And Welfare Assistance State And Local Courts
HB-4514	Federal	COURTS Act Continuation of Useful Resources to States Act Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Social Welfare Adoption And Foster Care Child Safety And Welfare Indian Social And Development Programs Poverty And Welfare Assistance State And Local Courts
SR-323	Federal	A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Kinship Care Month". This resolution designates September 2019 as National Kinship Care Month and encourages community stakeholders to work together to improve well-being for vulnerable children and families. Democrat: 73% (11) Republican: 26% (4) 73% Democrat support 26% Republican support	Families Families Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Child Care And Development Child Care And Development Child Safety And Welfare Child Safety And Welfare Commemorative Events And Holidays Commemorative Events And Holidays
SR-323	Federal	A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Kinship Care Month". This resolution designates September 2019 as National Kinship Care Month and encourages community stakeholders to work together to improve well-being for vulnerable children and families. Democrat: 73% (11) Republican: 26% (4) 73% Democrat support 26% Republican support	Families Families Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Child Care And Development Child Care And Development Child Safety And Welfare Child Safety And Welfare Commemorative Events And Holidays Commemorative Events And Holidays
HB-4420	Federal	Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act Democrat: 93% (15) Republican: 6% (1) 93% Democrat support 6% Republican support	Social Welfare Adoption And Foster Care Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Medical Tests And Diagnostic Methods Mental Health
HB-4300	Federal	Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019 Democrat: 76% (10) Republican: 23% (3) 76% Democrat support 23% Republican support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Elementary And Secondary Education Elementary And Secondary Education Employment And Training Programs Employment And Training Programs Higher Education Homelessness And Emergency Shelter Homelessness And Emergency Shelter
HB-4300	Federal	Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019 Democrat: 76% (10) Republican: 23% (3) 76% Democrat support 23% Republican support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Adoption And Foster Care Elementary And Secondary Education Elementary And Secondary Education Employment And Training Programs Employment And Training Programs Higher Education Homelessness And Emergency Shelter Homelessness And Emergency Shelter
HB-4259	Federal	SPARK Act Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act Democrat: 93% (29) Republican: 6% (2) 93% Democrat support 6% Republican support	Families Adoption And Foster Care Child Safety And Welfare Food Assistance And Relief Nutrition And Diet Poverty And Welfare Assistance

Title: A resolution designating September 2019 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.