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.

Last action · May 5, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Sponsors: Sam Graves and 4 others

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What This Bill Would Do

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.

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.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Elementary and secondary school teachers

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

Directly affected

Students, parents, and school administrators

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

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.

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The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

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

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