A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 538

119th Congress

A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Alsobrooks

D - MD

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Summary

This bipartisan resolution designates November 2025 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. It documents that nearly 1.4 million children were identified as homeless in schools during 2022-2023 (14% increase), families in shelters increased 39% in 2024, and homeless high schoolers are twice as likely to consider suicide.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579-8580)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan resolution designates November 2025 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. It documents that nearly 1.4 million children were identified as homeless in schools during 2022-2023 (14% increase), families in shelters increased 39% in 2024, and homeless high schoolers are twice as likely to consider suicide.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates November 2025 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Nearly 1.4 million homeless students identified in 2022-2023 (14% increase)
HUD reported 39% increase in homeless families in 2024
Homeless students have 68% graduation rate vs 85.5% for all students
Homeless high schoolers 2x more likely to consider suicide
29% of unaccompanied homeless youth spent time in foster care

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Homeless children and families gain national awareness campaign. Schools and shelters serving homeless youth receive recognition. Foster care and juvenile justice systems are linked to youth homelessness. Mental health resources for homeless youth highlighted as critical need.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Related Subjects

Child safety and welfare

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Homelessness and emergency shelter

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

538, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-538