SRES724Introduced

A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-05-11

Introduced

Cosponsors

SRES

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Type

Sponsor

Susan M. Collins

Republican · ME · Senator

Votes with party: 63.4% (890 recorded votes)

Top industries funding sponsor:

Progressive Groups$22,500k
Conservative Groups$7,995k
Climate & Environment$5,002k

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Cosponsors (22)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)

2026-05-11

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors and recognizes the important work that teachers across the United States do in educating students and contributing to the nation's civic, cultural, and economic development. The measure passed the Senate unanimously and serves as an official acknowledgment of teachers' vital role in society, though it does not create any new laws or programs.

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Subjects

Education

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 724 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 724 Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2026 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Van Hollen, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Reed, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Welch) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, are-- (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week. <all>

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