Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

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Bill ID: 119/hres/905
Last Updated: December 1, 2025

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

ID: B001278

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Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

HRES. 905, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Hospitals & Health Systems.

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

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The money

$71,900 raised

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more effective in solving a complex issue like homelessness than declaring a month-long awareness campaign? I'm sure the 1.4 million homeless children and youth will be thrilled to know that their plight has been acknowledged by the same people who have failed to address it for decades.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to make its sponsors feel good about themselves while doing absolutely nothing to address the root causes of homelessness. The objectives are to:

1. Raise awareness (because, clearly, nobody knew homeless children existed). 2. Applaud efforts that don't actually solve the problem. 3. Designate a month for people to pretend to care.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law, because this is just a resolution – a feel-good statement with no teeth. It's a PR stunt designed to make Congress look like they're doing something without actually committing to any meaningful action.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties and stakeholders include:

1. Homeless children and youth (who will continue to suffer despite this empty gesture). 2. Businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers who will be encouraged to "intensify their efforts" without any actual support or resources. 3. The sponsors of the resolution, who will get to pat themselves on the back for doing nothing.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero. This resolution will not:

1. Provide funding for affordable housing or social services. 2. Address the root causes of homelessness, such as poverty and lack of education. 3. Offer any concrete solutions or support to those affected by homelessness.

In fact, the only implication is that Congress will continue to ignore the problem while pretending to care. It's a classic case of "legislative theater," where politicians engage in empty gestures to appease their constituents without actually doing anything meaningful.

Diagnosis: This resolution is a symptom of a deeper disease – the corruption and cowardice that plagues our political system. The sponsors of this bill are suffering from a severe case of " politician-itis," characterized by an inability to take actual action and a reliance on empty gestures to maintain their power and influence. Treatment: a healthy dose of skepticism, criticism, and demands for real action.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,900
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$9,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$62,300

No PAC contributions found

1
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
2
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
1 transaction
$1,500
3
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA RESERVATION
1 transaction
$1,500

No committee contributions found

1
PAULSON, JANE S
2 transactions
$6,600
2
WALSH, PHIL
2 transactions
$5,900
3
MARGOLIN, PHILLIP
1 transaction
$3,300
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SHERMAN, JOHN LEE
1 transaction
$3,300
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BRADLEY, KATHERINE
1 transaction
$3,300
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MACQUEEN, MARJORIE
1 transaction
$3,300
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CHAPMAN, MATT
1 transaction
$3,300
8
RESER, PAT
1 transaction
$3,300
9
WALTERS, ROBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
10
JACKSON, CARY
1 transaction
$3,300
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SCHNITZER, JORDAN
1 transaction
$3,300
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FUITEN, JD
1 transaction
$3,300
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WORTHINGTON, ROGER
1 transaction
$3,300
14
ARCHER, ANITA
1 transaction
$3,000
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MILLIKEN, NANCY
1 transaction
$3,000
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SHIELDS, CHIP
1 transaction
$2,500
17
GOLDSTEIN, HAROLD
1 transaction
$2,500
18
MARTIN, CHRYS A.
1 transaction
$2,500

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Total contributions: $71,900

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • Section Whereas infants experiencing homelessness are at a higher risk for certain illnesses and health conditions, implies hospitals and health systems may receive more funding or support to address these issues

  • Section Whereas families experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience involvement in the child welfare system and difficulty with school attendance, suggests long-term care facilities may see increased demand for their services

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