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Senate Resolution Recognizing Community College Month

Original title: A resolution 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 economic prosperity of the United States.

Last action · April 22, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)

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What This Bill Would Do

The U.S. Senate has officially recognized April as Community College Month to celebrate the role of over 1,000 institutions in providing higher education and workforce training.

Why it matters

This resolution establishes formal federal recognition for community colleges, which serve as primary providers of workforce training and accessible higher education for millions of students across the United States.

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.

Indirectly affected

Community college students

Students attending these institutions are the primary beneficiaries of the educational and training services recognized by the resolution.

Directly affected

Community college institutions

These 1,000+ institutions receive formal federal recognition of their role in the national economy and education system.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding to community colleges?

No, this is a commemorative resolution recognizing the significance of community colleges and does not include appropriations or funding.

What is the purpose of Community College Month?

It serves as a celebration of the role community colleges play in higher education, workforce training, and national economic prosperity.

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Where This Stands

Current status: passed chamber.

Last action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)Apr 22, 2026

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Commemorative Focus

The resolution highlights a federal focus on workforce training as a key component of national economic prosperity.

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Connected Entities

Community College Month, United States Senate

otherCommunity College Month“The subject of the resolution, designated for the month of April.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body that agreed to the resolution.”Map →

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