House resolution · 110th Congress · Latest step: Passed House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important contributions of Americans who serve as foster parents and, in doing so, unselfishly open their homes and family lives to children in need.
Sponsor: Rep. Jim McDermott D-WAWhere it went
- IntroducedMay 8, 2008
- Committee actionskipped
- Passed HouseMay 20, 2008 · by voice vote
Latest action: May 20, 2008 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors — 3 Republicans, 8 Democrats
3 of 11 cosponsors (27%) are from the other party.
Michele Bachmann (R-MN), Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), James Cooper (D-TN), Artur Davis (D-AL), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Chaka Fattah (D-PA), John Lewis (D-GA), Kendrick Meek (D-FL), Jon Porter (R-NV), Pete Stark (D-CA), Gerald Weller (R-IL).
More from the sponsor
Other 110th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Jim McDermott.
- H.R. 6867 (110th) Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 2608 (110th) SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
- H.R. 6893 (110th) Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
- H.R. 5749 (110th) Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008
- H.R. 6307 (110th) Fostering Connections to Success Act
- H.Res. 527 (110th) Recognizing the month of November as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".
Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 27, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.