Bill > HRes340

This resolution recognizes the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025, highlighting the critical role of community colleges in the United States. The resolution traces the history of community colleges back to 1901, when Joliet Junior College first opened, and notes that today there are 1,026 community colleges serving 10.2 million students across various demographics. These institutions are highlighted as affordable educational options, with an average annual tuition of $3,990, serving students who are often working adults, veterans, or first-generation college students. The resolution emphasizes the economic and educational importance of community colleges, pointing out that they enrolled 43.1% of undergraduate students in the 2022-2023 academic year, provide crucial workforce development, and are typically located within 10 miles of students' homes. Furthermore, the resolution underscores the significant economic impact of community colleges, noting that their alumni generated $898.5 billion in national economic income in 2020 and that every dollar of public funding returns $6.80 in tax revenue. By recognizing "Community College Month," the resolution aims to celebrate these institutions' contributions to educational access, economic prosperity, and community vitality in the United States.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/340/all-info