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US SRes617
US SRes617A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
AI Summary
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month," a designation for February 2026, to celebrate career and technical education (CTE) across the United States. CTE is recognized as crucial for preparing a skilled workforce, especially given technological advancements and the increasing demand for specialized training. The resolution highlights that a significant portion of future jobs will require postsecondary education but not necessarily a bachelor's degree, and that CTE programs, which enroll millions of students nationwide, align with labor market needs, provide valuable skills, and positively impact academic achievement and college readiness. It also notes strong public and employer support for CTE, referencing past congressional action like the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act and the historical significance of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917, the first major federal investment in this area. Ultimately, the resolution encourages educators, counselors, parents, and administrators to promote CTE as a respected educational path for students.
Sponsors (49)
Tim Kaine (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
John Barrasso (R),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Justice (R),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
James Lankford (R),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Adam Schiff (D),
Tim Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Ron Wyden (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S710) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/617/all-info | 02/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres617/BILLS-119sres617ats.pdf | 02/28/2026 |
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