Bill > HRes442

This resolution recognizes the significance of California's public higher education systems, specifically the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges, by highlighting their extensive contributions to education, economic development, and social mobility. The resolution acknowledges these systems' impressive scale, with over 2.7 million total students, and emphasizes their roles in providing affordable, accessible education to diverse and often low-income populations. It notes that these institutions generate substantial economic activity, with the University of California contributing $82 billion annually, California State University generating $26.9 billion in industry activity, and California Community Colleges adding $170.3 billion to the state's economy. The resolution specifically praises these systems for supporting workforce development, promoting technological innovation, creating pathways for economic mobility, and serving underrepresented communities. Ultimately, the House of Representatives recognizes the critical importance of these public higher education systems in driving California's economy and contributing to the United States' global economic leadership, and reaffirms a commitment to supporting these institutions.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/442/all-info