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US HRes159
US HRes159Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
AI Summary
This resolution expresses strong support for public schools and their critical role in American society, proposing to designate the week of February 24-28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week". The resolution highlights several key points about public education, including that 90 percent of U.S. children attend public schools, these institutions are fundamental to democracy, and they play a vital role in preparing students to be citizens who can contribute to society and the economy. The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing inclusive, safe, high-quality educational environments that support students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. It calls on local, state, and federal lawmakers to prioritize supporting public schools, including providing stable and equitable funding, maintaining small class sizes, offering support services like counseling and mental health resources, and empowering local education leaders to implement effective educational strategies. The resolution also affirms that every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and recognizes the crucial role of educators, parents, and communities in improving educational outcomes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (98)
Mark Pocan (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
André Carson (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Shomari Figures (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Al Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
John Larson (D),
George Latimer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
John Mannion (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Mike Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Sylvester Turner (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 02/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/159/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres159/BILLS-119hres159ih.pdf |
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