SRES 706 Agreed to

Expresses the Senate's support for designating April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and for the goals behind it.

Official title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Referred 29-APR-2026

Passed 14-MAY-2026

Key points

Supports the designation of April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the goals and ideals of that observance
Recognizes that child abuse, neglect, and child sexual abuse are preventable and calls for efforts to raise public awareness and education
Supports help for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to heal and justice for victims
Cites findings on the prevalence and effects of child maltreatment and adverse childhood experiences, and on the benefits of voluntary, evidence-based home-visiting programs

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Committee referrals (1)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (Senate)

Policy area

Health

Sponsor John Cornyn (R-TX) Cosponsors · 6

■ 4 D■ 2 R

4 Democrats

2 Republicans

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