WASHINGTON– Rep. Robert Aderholt joined Rep. Danny K. Davis on Thursday to introduce a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Adoption Month. The measure also recognizes Nov. 21 as National Adoption Day.
According to Aderholt’s office, the resolution highlights children awaiting adoption and celebrates adoptive children and families. It also encourages Americans to consider adoption during November and throughout the year.
Aderholt, an Alabama Republican, and Davis, an Illinois Democrat, serve as House co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. Together, they are calling attention to the need for safe, permanent families for children.
“Uniting families is a cause that goes beyond party lines,” Aderholt said.
He also said Congress must strengthen foster care and adoption to support children’s safety, permanency, and well-being.
Meanwhile, Davis described adoption as an important pathway to a permanent home. He also said children deserve families that provide the love and support they need to reach their potential.
Alabama Lawmakers Join the Effort
The resolution has 42 original cosponsors, according to the announcement. Alabama cosponsors include Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell, Barry Moore, Dale Strong, Gary Palmer, and Shomari Figures.
Their participation also brings members of both parties from Alabama into the effort, alongside lawmakers from across the country.
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption brings together House and Senate members from both parties. Founded in 1985, the caucus also works to raise awareness, improve the adoption process, and help children find permanent homes.
In addition, the announcement points to National Adoption Day’s role in bringing families together. Since the first observance in 2000, more than 95,000 children have joined permanent families through the occasion, Aderholt’s office said.
The lawmakers announced the resolution’s introduction Nov. 12. The announcement did not report a House vote on the measure.
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