Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1255
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
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Introduced 2026-05-04Topic: educationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week." It recognizes the role of teachers and their work to improve their teaching. It states that public school teachers should have a seat at the table in education policymaking at the federal, state, and local levels. It encourages government leaders at all levels to engage directly with teachers when making policies that affect classrooms. The resolution's background statements cite survey figures on teacher views about federal education programs and proposed changes to the profession.
Sponsors
- Jahana Hayes Democrat sponsor
- 63 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2026-05-04 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-05-04 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-05-04 | Submitted in House | introduce |