Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 905

119th Congress

Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Elvira Salazar

Representative

Republican

FL-27

Cosponsors

19

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill aims to designate November 2025 as 'National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.' It highlights the growing issue of homelessness among children and youth in the United States, and encourages greater support and action from businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to address this problem.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to designate November 2025 as 'National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.' It highlights the growing issue of homelessness among children and youth in the United States, and encourages greater support and action from businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to address this problem.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the promulgation of the Monroe Doctrine. Specifically, it reasserts the rights and interests of the United States, in accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, to oppose foreign powers extending malign influence in the Western Hemisphere. The resolution also recognizes the principles of freedom and independence in the Western Hemisphere enshrined in the Monroe Doctrine.</p><p> </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill notes that over 1.4 million homeless children and youth were enrolled in public schools during the 2022-2023 school year, a 14% increase from the previous year.
Homelessness among children and youth is linked to higher risks of illness, involvement in the child welfare system, school absenteeism, and mental health issues like suicide.
The bill calls for increased awareness and support for effective programs to help homeless children and youth overcome homelessness and its challenges.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would raise national awareness about the issue of child and youth homelessness, and encourage more resources and initiatives from various sectors to address this growing problem. Homeless children and youth, as well as organizations and communities working to support them, would be the primary beneficiaries of increased attention and assistance.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

905, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-905