House resolution · H.Res. 855 (119th Congress)
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting…
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (U.S. Representative, AL-4, Republican)
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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.
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Summary
A non-binding House resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, including raising awareness of adoption and of children awaiting families and encouraging efforts toward safety, permanency, and well-being for children.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
Cosponsors
50
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See all cosponsors on Congress.gov (opens in a new tab)- Republican30
- Democratic18
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- Adam Smith
- Adrian Smith
- André Carson
- Angie Craig
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Barry Moore
- Brad Finstad
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- Cory Mills
- Dale W. Strong
- Danny K. Davis
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- Don Bacon
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Frederica S. Wilson
- Gary J. Palmer
- Harriet M. Hageman
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
- John H. Rutherford
- John J. McGuire III
- John R. Moolenaar
- Julia Brownley
- Julia Letlow
- Julie Johnson
- Maggie Goodlander
- Michael A. Rulli
- Michael Guest
- Michael Lawler
- Michael R. Turner
- Mike Kelly
- Mike Rogers
- Norma J. Torres
- Randy Feenstra
- Richard McCormick
- Rudy Yakym III
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
- Seth Moulton
- Sharice Davids
- Shomari Figures
- Terri A. Sewell
- Tom Barrett
- Troy A. Carter
- Vern Buchanan
- W. Gregory Steube
- Wesley Bell
- Wesley Hunt
- Zachary Nunn
Full history
- Nov 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Nov 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Nov 4, 2025
Submitted in House
U.S. House of Representatives
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