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

Bill: 119-hres-335
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2025-04-17
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Family services
Latest action: action_date: 2025-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summaries:

tv_txt: IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 335 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

That the House of Representatives supports— (1) the designation of National Home Visiting Week ; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Home Visiting Week.