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SRES 914118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

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 the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Policy Area: Families
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Nov 21, 2024

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6734; text: CR S6730)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 914 expresses support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. It aims to promote national awareness about adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrate children and families involved in adoption, and encourage efforts to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. The resolution was submitted in the Senate and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent but ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. The resolution falls under the policy area of Families and does not include detailed legislative provisions or funding mechanisms.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 914 is a nonbinding resolution supporting adoption awareness and the well-being of children awaiting families, which passed the Senate by unanimous consent but did not become law.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month to raise awareness about adoption.
  • It encourages celebration of children and families involved in adoption.
  • It promotes securing safety, permanency, and well-being for all children in the adoption system.
Who Benefits?

['Children awaiting adoption', 'Families involved in adoption', 'Adoption advocacy organizations', 'General public interested in adoption awareness']

Potential Concerns

['As a nonbinding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or provide funding.', 'No implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', "The resolution's impact depends on voluntary actions by individuals and organizations."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress Senate and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent, indicating broad bipartisan support. However, it ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. The resolution aligns with ongoing efforts to raise awareness about adoption and child welfare but does not establish new policy or funding.

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Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness of adoption issues could lead to greater community support for adoption programs.', 'Recognition of National Adoption Day and Month may encourage more families to consider adoption.', 'Enhanced visibility of adoption-related celebrations might support advocacy and fundraising efforts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is symbolic and does not include enforceable provisions, funding, or detailed policy measures. Transparency considerations focus on the lack of substantive legislative action or oversight mechanisms. The resolution's status as failed or expired indicates no direct governmental implementation or accountability requirements.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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