Duval Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In anticipation of National Adoption Day on November 18th, Senator Rick Scott has released a video emphasizing the significance of this day. Additionally, Senator Scott and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues have passed a resolution designating November as National Adoption Month. The resolution aims to provide greater support for adoptive families, raise awareness about adoption, and emphasize the importance of ensuring that every child has a permanent and loving family.

The resolution, which has garnered support from Senators across party lines, recognizes the value of adoption and encourages the American people to consider adoption both during the month of November and throughout the year. Senator Scott's cosponsors on the resolution include Senators Baldwin, Barrasso, Bennet, Blackburn, Blumenthal, Booker, Boozman, Braun, Capito, Casey, Collins, Cornyn, Crapo, Daines, Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer, Grassley, Hagerty, Hassan, Hoeven, Hyde-Smith, King, Lankford, Lummis, Manchin, Mullin, Risch, Rosen, Rubio, Smith, Stabenow, Thune, Tuberville, Van Hollen, Warren, Whitehouse, Wicker, and Wyden.

The resolution, which is also supported in the House of Representatives by Representatives Robert Aderholt and Adam Smith, co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, highlights the collective efforts to promote adoption as a viable option for providing stable and nurturing homes for children in need.

Senator Scott's video release and the passing of the resolution underscore the importance of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month in raising awareness and support for adoptive families.

Click this link to access more information: https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2023/11/video-release-sen-scott-celebrates-national-adoption-day-recognizes-november-as-national-adoption-month