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House Resolution Recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week

Original title: Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

May 5, 2025

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.May 5, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as an official statement of congressional recognition for the teaching profession and designates the week of May 5, 2025, as a period for public acknowledgment of educators.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Elementary and secondary school teachers

The resolution formally recognizes their professional contributions and encourages public acknowledgment of their work.

Students, parents, and school administrators

The resolution encourages these groups to participate in recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This formally expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude toward elementary and secondary school teachers. It also encourages the public to observe National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs from May 5 to May 9, 2025.

Key Facts

The House of Representatives formally thanks elementary and secondary school teachers for their contributions to the United States.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is designated to occur from May 5, 2025, through May 9, 2025.
The resolution encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize the teaching profession during this week.
The resolution was introduced in the House on May 5, 2025.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why It Matters

This serves as an official statement of congressional recognition for the teaching profession and designates the week of May 5, 2025, as a period for public acknowledgment of educators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for schools or teachers?

No, this is a non-binding intended to express recognition and does not authorize any federal funding or policy changes.

What is the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week according to this document?

The purposes are to raise public awareness of the contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession.

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personMs. Bonamici“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Cleaver“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Graves“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

personMr. Case“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMs. Craig“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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