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Bills/119th Congress · Senate

S.Res. 724

Passed Senate

A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Sponsor
RSusan M. Collins· Maine
Introduced
May 11, 2026
Policy area
Education
Latest action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)May 11, 2026

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 724 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 724 Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2026 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Van Hollen, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hickenlooper, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Reed, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Welch) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for the selfless dedication of the teachers and staff to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, are-- (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week. <all>

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