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S.Res. 845119th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)

A resolution designating September 2026 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.

Introduced: Aug 7, 2026
Latest action: Aug 7, 2026

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)

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What this bill does

This resolution officially designates September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month." Through this designation, the Senate aims to: * Raise public awareness about charities and organizations that serve children and youth throughout the United States. * Recognize the work of these organizations as vital to the nation's future. * Draw attention to the needs of specific groups of children, including those who are in foster care, experiencing homelessness or trauma, victims of or at risk for sex trafficking, impacted by violence, facing serious physical or mental health conditions, benefiting from arts and cultural programs, or needing educational support to close learning gaps.

Who it affects

This resolution primarily focuses on youth-serving organizations, charities that benefit children, and children across the United States—particularly vulnerable or high-need youth. However, because it is a symbolic resolution, it does not impose any duties, legal obligations, or benefits on these groups.

What would change

The resolution changes the symbolic calendar by officially marking September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" in the Senate. It does not alter federal regulations, mandate public actions, or change any government programs.

Money or funding

This resolution involves no money. It does not authorize, appropriate, or request any federal funding, spending, taxes, or fees.

Important exceptions or limits

This text is a simple, non-binding Senate resolution. It does not carry the force of law, create enforceable legal requirements, establish new regulatory authorities, or create new government programs.

Plain-English bottom line

This is a non-binding Senate resolution that symbolically recognizes September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to honor and draw attention to organizations that support children, without creating new laws or spending any federal money.

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Aug 7, 2026

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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