IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Robert Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Craig , Ms. Balint , and Mr. Frost ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Honoring all families.

Whereas there are 1,800,000 adopted children in the United States; Whereas more than 320,000 children in the United States were cared for by foster families in fiscal year 2021; Whereas 13 percent of adults in the United States are stepparents; Whereas for many children in the United States, family members and loved ones serving as guardians fulfill the roles and responsibilities of parents every day; Whereas millions of people and families in the United States face barriers to biological parenthood, including, but not limited to, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, people who cannot conceive, people who experience pregnancy loss, and more; and Whereas between 2,000,000 and 3,700,000 children under age 18 have an LGBTQI+ parent who may not have a biological relationship to their child: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) a parent’s ability to contribute to their child’s growth and success is not defined by the circumstances by which they became a parent; and (2) families of all backgrounds and circumstances deserve to be recognized, respected, and celebrated.