Bills · HRES 1209
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1209Education
Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
This resolution celebrates community colleges for providing affordable education and essential job training that supports the American economy and workforce.AI-written
INTRO APR 23· LAST ACTION APR 23
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tl;dr
AI-writtenDesignates April as Community College Month to honor the 1,000+ local institutions that provide affordable degrees and career training to over 10 million Americans.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because community colleges are a major driver of the economy, contributing nearly $900 billion to the U.S. GDP. They provide a significantly cheaper alternative to four-year universities, with an average tuition of about $4,050, making higher education accessible to low-income families and working adults.
This resolution doesn't change laws or hand out money, but it signals a federal commitment to these schools as essential for workforce development. If the government officially recognizes their value, it can lead to more support for programs that train people for high-demand jobs like nursing or computer chip manufacturing.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally designates April as Community College Month.
It raises public awareness about the benefits and accessibility of two-year colleges.
PROVISION 02
Acknowledges the economic impact of community colleges, noting they return $6.80 in tax revenue for every $1 of public funding.
It builds a fiscal argument for continued or increased government support of these institutions.
PROVISION 03
Highlights the role of community colleges in workforce development for industries like semiconductors and healthcare.
It links community college education directly to national economic security and the filling of high-tech jobs.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 24%
DEM 37 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 23
Submitted in House
APR 23
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1209
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Last actionApr 23, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 23, 2026
House Res.HRES 1209Education
Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
This resolution celebrates community colleges for providing affordable education and essential job training that supports the American economy and workforce.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 23, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 23, 2026
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
42
