A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 692
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Families
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-05T14:40:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 692) designates the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" to recognize the value of home visiting programs that support early childhood development, family relationships, and child safety.
Key Provisions
- Supports designation: Affirms the week as "National Home Visiting Week" and endorses its goals and ideals.
- Background rationale (via "Whereas" clauses):
- Emphasizes that every child deserves to reach their potential, with early childhood brain development relying on stable adult relationships.
- Highlights how home visiting programs assist parents, promote healthy child growth, strengthen families, and lower risks of abuse or neglect.
- Cites 2024 data: Programs reached all 50 states, D.C., 5 territories, 32 Indigenous communities, and 65% of U.S. counties; served over 150,000 parents/children via the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program with 990,000+ visits; supported 280,000+ families through 3,000,000+ visits by 20,000+ home visitors.
- Notes home visitors offer practical, emotional, and educational aid to foster positive parenting and child success.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution expressing Senate support, with no legal force or amendments to statutes.
Potential Impacts
- Minimal direct effects: Raises public awareness of home visiting programs but imposes no mandates, funding, or obligations on government agencies, citizens, or international relations.
- Indirect benefits: Could encourage voluntary participation in programs, boost visibility for federal initiatives, and promote family support services.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Families and children: Primary beneficiaries, especially those in early childhood stages.
- Home visitors and program staff: Over 20,000 professionals recognized for their role.
- Government programs: Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program and state/territorial implementations.
- Communities: Indigenous groups, rural counties, and underserved areas with high program coverage.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Symbolic nature: As a simple resolution agreed to by the Senate (introduced by Sens. Grassley, Warner, and Coons on April 28, 2026), it carries no enforceable power but signals bipartisan support for child welfare.
- No constitutional issues: Aligns with Congress's informal recognition authority (e.g., awareness weeks) without infringing rights or altering policy. Politically, underscores consensus on early intervention without controversy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2083)
- 2026-04-28: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Bill Versions
- Designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as National Home Visiting Week. — issued 2026-04-28 — PDF (2 pages)