119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 855
H.Res. 855 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, observed in November. The resolution highlights that nearly 50,000 children in the U.S. foster care system are waiting for families to adopt them, with many waiting nearly three years and some aging out of the system without permanent homes. Rather than creating new programs or funding, this resolution calls on Congress to recognize the importance of adoption, encourage Americans to consider adopting, and support efforts to place children in permanent, loving families. The resolution notes that since 2000, over 85,000 children have found permanent families through National Adoption Day initiatives. This type of resolution serves primarily to raise awareness and demonstrate legislative support for adoption as a way to ensure safety, stability, and well-being for children in foster care.