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  • S. 4812 aims to create a pilot program to support behavioral health needs for children, adolescents, and young adults. It proposes awarding grants to eligible entities like nonprofit organizations and educational agencies to develop best practices that help parents and...

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    S. 4812 is a plan to help kids and young adults with things that make them feel sad or worried by giving money to groups that teach families how to spot these feelings early. It also asks for a study to make sure the help these kids get from friends is good and useful.

  • H. RES. 1164 acknowledges that climate change poses a significant threat to the future of children around the world. The resolution highlights the risks that climate-related events such as floods, droughts, and extreme weather pose to children's health, safety, and education,...

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    H. RES. 1164 says that climate change is like a big problem for kids everywhere because it can cause bad weather and other things that can hurt them, especially in places where people are already having a hard time. It asks the United States to help make sure that kids can grow up in a safe and healthy world by working together with other countries to stop climate change.

  • H. RES. 1161 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that honors the innocent civilian lives lost in Gaza, especially children, during the ongoing conflict in the region. It acknowledges the significant loss and suffering of Palestinian civilians as a...

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    H. RES. 1161 is a special message from Congress that says it's important to remember the people, especially kids, who have been hurt because of the fighting in Gaza. It also talks about asking countries, like the United States, to help make things better for the people there.

  • H. RES. 1598 aims to designate November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." The resolution acknowledges the significant number of homeless children and youth in the United States, highlighting challenges like higher risks of illness, school absenteeism, and lowered...

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    In November 2024, there is a special month called "Awareness Month" to help people know more about homeless kids who don't have a place to live, and everyone is asked to think about ways to help these kids. But the plan doesn't say exactly what people need to do or how much money is needed, which means it's not very clear what will happen.

  • The resolution H. RES. 1271, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses support for designating June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It highlights the significant impact of gun violence in the United...

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    The bill wants everyone to pay attention to how much gun violence hurts people in the U.S. by having a special day and monthβ€”June 7, 2024, and all of June 2024β€”so people can talk about how to keep everyone safe and wear orange to show they care.