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US HR905
Resolution
Status
11/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Bonamici
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AI Summary
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Designates November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month" to raise awareness of homelessness among children and youth
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Cites nearly 1,400,000 homeless children and youth identified in public schools during 2022-2023, a 14% increase from the prior year, with an estimated 1,200,000 children under 6 and 4,200,000 youth experiencing homelessness annually
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Notes HUD reported a 39% increase in families in homeless shelters or on streets in 2024, and that homeless students had a 68% graduation rate compared to 85.5% for all students in 2022
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Supports efforts by businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers working to meet needs of homeless children and youth and prevent youth homelessness
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Encourages continued intensification of efforts to address child and youth homelessness during the designated awareness month
Legislative Description
Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Housing and community development
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
11/21/2025