Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 May 2007): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 62, expresses Congress's support for the establishment of a National Children and Families Day. The resolution aims to encourage adults across the United States to listen to and support children, helping them pursue their aspirations. It highlights research indicating the importance of family time for children's development and the positive impact of strong families on the nation's future.
The resolution specifically recognizes the fourth Saturday of June as a day to acknowledge the significance of children and families. While it outlines the goals and ideals, the bill itself does not create new programs or funding. It is a statement of Congress's sentiment and encourages a national focus on supporting young people.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on February 8, 2007, by Representative Tom Davis, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The latest action recorded is a message from the Senate about its action being sent to the House on May 17, 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate, but it does not require the President's signature to become effective.
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Timeline
17 May 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 62 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 62, expresses Congress's support for the establishment of a National Children and Families Day. The resolution aims to encourage adults across the United States to listen to and support children, helping them pursue their aspirations. It highlights research indicating the importance of family time for children's development and the positive impact of strong families on the nation's future. The resolution specifically recognizes the fourth Saturday of June as a day to acknowledge the significance of children and families. While it outlines the goals and ideals, the bill itself does not create new programs or funding. It is a statement of Congress's sentiment and encourages a national focus on supporting young people. Introduced in the House of Representatives on February 8, 2007, by Representative Tom Davis, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The latest action recorded is a message from the Senate about its action being sent to the House on May 17, 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate, but it does not require the President's signature to become effective.
- Has H.Con.Res. 62 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 62. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 62?
- H.Con.Res. 62 was sponsored by Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] (R-VA), with 50 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 62?
- Message on Senate action sent to the House. (17 May 2007).
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