HRES 335 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week".

Summary

This House resolution expresses support for designating the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as "National Home Visiting Week." The resolution highlights the role of home visiting programs in supporting families and early childhood development, noting that such programs help parents meet their children's needs and reduce risks of abuse and neglect. The resolution references data showing that in 2023, evidence-based home visiting was available nationwide and served over 139,000 families. As a resolution, this measure expresses the House's support for the designation and the goals of home visiting programs but does not establish law.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL)

3 cosponsors

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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY $25,000
NULL $24,450
MARQUIS MANAGEMENT, INC. $23,100
BGR GROUP $14,700
ULINE $13,200

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Actions (2)

Apr 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
Apr 17, 2025 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 17, 2025

Mr. LaHood (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Yakym, and Ms. Chu) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as “National Home Visiting Week”.

Whereas every child deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her potential; Whereas the early childhood years are the most active period for the developing brain and a stable, secure relationship with a nurturing, caring adult is a key factor in the development of young children; Whereas home visiting programs help parents meet the unique needs of their children, promote healthy development, strengthen family relationships, and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect; Whereas, in 2023, evidence-based home visiting was implemented in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, 5 territories, 21 Indigenous communities, and 51 percent of United States counties; Whereas, in fiscal year 2023, the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program served over 139,000 parents and children and provided over 919,000 home visits; Whereas more than 280,000 families received evidence-based home visiting services in 2023, over the course of more than 2,800,000 home visits; Whereas more than 20,000 home visitors and supervisors delivered evidence-based services nationwide in 2023; and Whereas home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support that helps families thrive, promotes positive parenting practices, and ensures children have a strong foundation for a healthy, successful life: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports—

HRES 335

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