[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 185 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 185

Designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as ``National 
                         Home Visiting Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 29, 2025

   Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Warner) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as ``National 
                         Home Visiting Week''.

Whereas every child deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her potential;
Whereas the early childhood years are the most active period for the developing 
        brain and a stable, secure relationship with a nurturing, caring adult 
        is a key factor in the development of young children;
Whereas home visiting programs help parents meet the unique needs of their 
        children, promote healthy development, strengthen family relationships, 
        and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect;
Whereas, in 2023, evidence-based home visiting was implemented in all 50 States, 
        the District of Columbia, 5 territories, 21 Indigenous communities, and 
        51 percent of United States counties;
Whereas, in fiscal year 2023, the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood 
        Home Visiting Program served over 139,000 parents and children and 
        provided over 919,000 home visits;
Whereas more than 280,000 families received evidence-based home visiting 
        services in 2023, over the course of more than 2,800,000 home visits;
Whereas more than 20,000 home visitors and supervisors delivered evidence-based 
        services nationwide in 2023; and
Whereas home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support that 
        helps families thrive, promotes positive parenting practices, and 
        ensures children have a strong foundation for a healthy, successful 
        life: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate supports--
            (1) the designation of the week of April 21 through April 
        25, 2025, as ``National Home Visiting Week''; and
            (2) the goals and ideals of National Home Visiting Week.
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