Bills · SRES 202
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 202Educational facilities and institutionsCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
INTRO MAY 5· LAST ACTION MAY 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it highlights the significant role community colleges play in education, workforce development, and economic prosperity, often serving as affordable and accessible pathways to college and careers. While it doesn't create new laws or funding, it's a statement from the Senate acknowledging the importance of these institutions.
If this resolution becomes law (or, in the case of a resolution, is agreed to), it provides official congressional recognition that can boost morale, draw public attention to community colleges' contributions, and potentially influence future policy discussions by affirming their value. If it doesn't pass, April 2025 simply wouldn't have this specific federal designation, and the formal acknowledgment of community colleges' importance by the Senate would not occur in this manner.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Declares April 2025 as "Community College Month" nationwide.
This officially designates a specific period for the recognition and celebration of community colleges.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes community colleges for supporting access to higher education.
It acknowledges their role in making post-secondary education more affordable and available to diverse populations.
PROVISION 03
Celebrates community colleges' contribution to workforce training and economic prosperity.
This highlights their direct impact on job readiness, local economies, and the overall national economy.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 5
Introduced in Senate
MAY 5
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
MAY 5
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758-2759)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 202
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
Last actionMay 5, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 202Educational facilities and institutionsCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 5, 2025
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COSPONSORS
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