Sens. Cramer, Klobuchar Co-Lead Legislation Supporting National Adoption Month and Day

BISMARCK – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senate co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA), introduced the Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act to enhance pre- and post- adoption support services. Senator Cramer also co-led a resolution recognizing November as National Adoption Month and November 18th as National Adoption Day. 

“As adoptive parents, my wife Kris and I are keenly aware of the many blessings of adoption. It is crucial to pass policies ensuring children receive the support and unconditional love of a permanent family,” said Senator Cramer. “Recognizing National Adoption Month and Day is an important opportunity to promote adoption, and these pieces of legislation will offer adoptive families and their children the resources and support before, during, and after the process.”

“We’re grateful for the dedication and commitment of adoptive families who open their homes and hearts to children,” said Senator Klobuchar. “Every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving place to call home. That’s why as co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I will continue to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to raise awareness about adoption and improve the adoption process for families and children across our country.”

The Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act

The Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act, co-led by Senators Cramer and Klobuchar, aims to decrease failed adoptions by enhancing pre- and post- adoption support services and clarifying the definitions for eligible uses for federal adoption funding.

The legislation also authorizes a program to award grants and cooperative agreements to states and tribes supporting mental health services for adoptees and their families.

National Adoption Month and Day Resolution

This resolution marks November as National Adoption Month and November 18^th as National Adoption Day, promotes national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, while also celebrating children and families involved in adoption. Additionally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to secure the safety, permanency, and welfare of all children. This resolution passed the Senate on November 16^th.

Joining Senator Cramer in cosponsoring this resolution are U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Barrasso (R-WY), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Susan Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Angus King (I-ME), James Lankford (R-OK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), James Risch (R-ID), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Tina Smith (D-MN), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), John Thune (R-SD), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).