Bill Summary
The resolution designates September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness and support for charities and organizations that benefit children and youth in the United States. It aims to highlight the critical contributions these entities make towards improving the lives and futures of young people, particularly as the school year begins in September.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the various services provided by these organizations, such as access to healthcare, education, and social services, which play a vital role in shaping the character and success of children. It also calls attention to the specific needs of vulnerable youth, including those experiencing homelessness, in the foster care system, victims of trafficking, and those affected by violence or trauma.
By designating this month, the resolution seeks to encourage a collective commitment from individuals, private corporations, and communities to support initiatives that foster a better future for children and youth across the nation.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the designation of September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" could affect people:
1. **Increased Funding and Resources for Charities**: The resolution could lead to heightened awareness and support for charities and organizations focused on children and youth. This may result in increased donations and funding, allowing these organizations to expand their services and reach more children in need. For example, local food banks, educational programs, and health services might receive additional financial support to enhance their programs.
2. **Enhanced Community Engagement and Participation**: The recognition of National Child Awareness Month could encourage communities to engage in activities and initiatives that support children and youth. Schools, local governments, and community organizations may hold events, fundraisers, or volunteer opportunities during September to promote awareness of children's issues. This increased community involvement can foster a sense of solidarity and encourage collective action to address the needs of vulnerable youth.
3. **Focus on Policy and Advocacy**: By designating a month specifically for child awareness, advocacy groups may use this opportunity to push for policy changes at local, state, and federal levels. This could lead to improved legislation regarding child welfare, education, healthcare access, and support for at-risk youth populations, such as those in foster care or experiencing homelessness. As a result, children and families may benefit from enhanced protections and services, contributing to better long-term outcomes for youth in the United States.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 414 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 414
Designating September 2025 as ``National Child Awareness Month'' to
promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-
serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the
efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children
and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 19 (legislative day, September 16), 2025
Mr. Lankford (for himself and Ms. Hassan) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating September 2025 as ``National Child Awareness Month'' to
promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-
serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the
efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children
and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Whereas the millions of children and youth in the United States represent the
hopes and the future of the United States;
Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving
organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide
invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth
throughout the United States;
Whereas raising awareness of and increasing support for organizations that
provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts,
sports, and other services will result in the development of character
in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United
States;
Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when
parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities
increase the focus on children and youth throughout the United States;
Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to
highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth;
Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of
national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States
in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and
Whereas a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest
and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations
that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate designates September 2025 as ``National
Child Awareness Month''--
(1) to promote awareness of--
(A) charities that benefit children; and
(B) youth-serving organizations throughout the
United States;
(2) to recognize the efforts made by the charities and
organizations described in paragraph (1) on behalf of children
and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United
States; and
(3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of
children and youth, including children and youth who--
(A) have experienced homelessness;
(B) are in the foster care system;
(C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming
victims, of child sex trafficking;
(D) have been impacted by violence;
(E) have experienced trauma; and
(F) have serious physical and mental health needs.
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