H.Res. 1598 designates November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. The resolution recognizes the growing crisis of youth homelessness in America, citing that nearly 1.4 million school-enrolled homeless children were identified during the 2022-2023 school year, representing a 14 percent increase from the previous year. The bill highlights serious consequences of youth homelessness, including higher rates of chronic school absences, mental health crises, and lower high school graduation rates compared to other students. Rather than creating new programs or allocating funding, this resolution expresses congressional support for existing efforts by businesses, organizations, educators, and volunteers working to raise awareness about homelessness and support affected children and youth. The measure essentially calls for increased attention and resources dedicated to addressing child and youth homelessness as a national priority.
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