Search Results: keywords:"awareness initiatives"

  • S. RES. 652 — Designating April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:222

    The resolution S. RES. 652 designates April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" in the United States. It acknowledges the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records, particularly regarding employment and education, due to legal and societal barriers. The resolution praises efforts by...

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    In April 2024, the United States wants everyone to think about giving people who have been in jail another chance in life. The law encourages us to help them find jobs and go to school so they can be a happy part of our society again.

  • S. RES. 149 — Designating April 2025 as Second Chance Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:211

    The resolution S. RES. 149 proposes making April 2025 "Second Chance Month" to highlight the importance of giving people who have committed crimes a second opportunity to contribute positively to society. It emphasizes human dignity, redemption, and the need to remove legal...

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    In April 2025, the government wants everyone to think about how important it is to give people who made mistakes a chance to try again and be good members of the community. They also want us to help remove any unnecessary rules that make it harder for these people to find jobs, go to school, or have a home.

  • H. RES. 1193 — Recognizing Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week to raise awareness about maternal mental health and its effects on maternal-child health.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:314

    H. RES. 1193 recognizes Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week from May 5 to May 11, 2024, highlighting the importance of maternal mental health and its effects on families. It acknowledges that maternal mental health issues are the most common complications during and after pregnancy, yet...

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    This bill wants everyone to know how important it is for mothers to feel okay and get help if they are sad or worried after having a baby. It talks about making sure more doctors and helpers are there to support moms, especially those who might not have enough money.

  • S. RES. 46 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:240

    S. RES. 46 designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness of stalking and promote prevention efforts. It acknowledges the severity of stalking victimization in the United States, which disproportionately affects women, and often involves...

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    In 2025, the government wants everyone to know how important it is to stop people from being stalked, which means being followed or bothered by someone when they don't want it. They're making January a special month to talk about it, tell people how to be safe, and help those who need it.

  • S. RES. 774 — Designating June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the month of June 2024 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:596

    S. RES. 774 is a resolution that designates June 15, 2024, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2024 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It acknowledges the various forms of elder abuse, such as physical, financial, and psychological harm, and...

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    In 2024, June 15th is a special day called World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and all of June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, to help people know that hurting, cheating, or being unkind to older people is bad, and to say thanks to those who help take care of them.