HRES Bill 1517 Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-09-25

Bill 118 HRES 1517, also known as the "National 4-H Week" resolution, aims to express support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week". The bill recognizes the important work and impact of the 4-H organization in empowering young people with the skills they need to become successful leaders in their communities. 4-H is a youth development program that provides hands-on learning experiences in areas such as agriculture, STEM, leadership, and healthy living. The organization has a long history of fostering personal growth and leadership skills in young people across the United States. By designating a specific week as "National 4-H Week", the bill aims to raise awareness about the positive impact of 4-H and encourage more young people to get involved in the organization. This recognition also serves to honor the hard work and dedication of the volunteers, educators, and supporters who make 4-H programs possible. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1517 highlights the importance of youth development programs like 4-H in shaping the future leaders of our country and emphasizes the value of investing in the next generation.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Alternative Names

Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Associated Legislation

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]

Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]

Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]

Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]

Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

Education and the Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions

Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

10/9/2024, 8:05 AM

This resolution supports the designation of National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture. 

Bill 118 HRES 1517, also known as the "National 4-H Week" resolution, aims to express support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week". The bill recognizes the important work and impact of the 4-H organization...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1517

Introduced on
2024-09-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/25/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture. 

Bill 118 HRES 1517, also known as the "National 4-H Week" resolution, aims to express support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week". The bill recognizes the important work and impact of the 4-H organization...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Comments

APPROVED
JB
June Barefoot
I think this is good idea. It help kids learn new things. But why only one week?

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution supports the designation of National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture. 


Latest Action9/25/2024
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of...