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Senate resolution · 112th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, acknowledging the dedication of foster care parents, advocates, and workers, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

S.Res. 462Introduced May 16, 2012Policy area: Families
Sponsor: Sen. Mary Landrieu D-LA
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 4, 2012 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3689-3690)

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

12 cosponsors — 4 Republicans, 8 Democrats

4 of 12 cosponsors (33%) are from the other party.

Mark Begich (D-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Tim Johnson (D-SD), Carl Levin (D-MI), Patty Murray (D-WA), E. Nelson (D-NE), Ron Wyden (D-OR).

More from the sponsor

Other 112th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Mary Landrieu.

Sponsor’s state and district

Louisiana in Congress

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Data as of Sep 26, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.