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.

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 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.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

ELEANOR NORTON

D - DC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month, which promote awareness of adoption and celebrate children and families involved in adoption. It encourages actions to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and Month, which promote awareness of adoption and celebrate children and families involved in adoption. It encourages actions to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution</p><ul><li>recognizes the service of all District of Columbia (DC) veterans;</li><li>condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are DC residents; and</li><li>calls for statehood for DC through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of DC veterans in every American war.</li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution recognizes the service of all District of Columbia (DC) veterans.
It condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for DC residents, including veterans and their families.
The resolution calls for DC statehood through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, particularly in light of the service of DC veterans in every American war.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would raise national awareness about adoption and support for adoptive families. It would also highlight the lack of voting representation and full self-government for DC residents, including veterans and their families, and call for DC statehood to address this issue.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Conflicts and wars

Congressional districts and representation

Congressional tributes

District of Columbia

State and local government operations

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Voting rights

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

855, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-855