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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
3/3/2025, 2:07 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 159
Bill 119 HRES 159, also known as the "Public Schools Week" resolution, aims to express support for designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week." The resolution highlights the importance of public schools in providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.
The resolution emphasizes the role of public schools in promoting equity and opportunity for all students, as well as the critical role they play in preparing students for success in the workforce and in life. It also recognizes the hard work and dedication of teachers, administrators, and staff in public schools across the country.
By designating a specific week to celebrate and support public schools, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of investing in public education and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities. It also serves as a reminder of the vital role that public schools play in our society and the need to support and strengthen them for the benefit of all students. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 159 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to highlight the value of public schools and the need to prioritize and support them in order to ensure a bright future for all students.
The resolution emphasizes the role of public schools in promoting equity and opportunity for all students, as well as the critical role they play in preparing students for success in the workforce and in life. It also recognizes the hard work and dedication of teachers, administrators, and staff in public schools across the country.
By designating a specific week to celebrate and support public schools, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of investing in public education and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities. It also serves as a reminder of the vital role that public schools play in our society and the need to support and strengthen them for the benefit of all students. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 159 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to highlight the value of public schools and the need to prioritize and support them in order to ensure a bright future for all students.
Congressional Summary of HRES 159
This resolution supports the designation of Public Schools Week.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 159
Bill HRES 159 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 24, 2025. Bill HRES 159 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025. Bill HRES 159's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 24, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 159
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
267Democrat Cosponsors
261Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 159
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 159
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Comments

Damir Carver
411
9 months ago
This bill hurts education funding. It affects students negatively.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 159
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