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Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Summary
The resolution recognizes the contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers to American civic, cultural, and economic well-being. It expresses the House's thanks to teachers for their dedication and promotes the teaching profession during National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2026). The resolution encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize and appreciate teachers during this week.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO)
4 cosponsors
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO)
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO)
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO)
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI)
Actions (2)
- May 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · house
- May 4, 2026 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 4, 2026
Mr. Graves (for himself, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. Alford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers 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 their selfless dedication 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 House of Representatives—
(1) thanks elementary and secondary school 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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