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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.

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.

Introduced May 11, 2026

Latest action (May 11, 2026) Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)

Policy area
Education
Issues
Education

Summary

This resolution recognizes the roles and contributions of teachers in the United States to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the nation. The resolution thanks teachers and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week, which is celebrated from May 4 through May 8, 2026. It acknowledges that education and knowledge are foundational to the strength of the United States.

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Sponsor (1)
22 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. May 11, 2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204) · senate
  2. May 11, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Similar bills (6)

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  • HRES 1254 — 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. · Introduced May 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 88%
  • SRES 231 — 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. · Passed Senate May 15, 2025 · Cong. 119 87%
  • HRES 1255 — Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week". · Introduced May 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 78%
  • HRES 379 — 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. · Introduced May 5, 2025 · Cong. 119 73%
  • HRES 894 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to preserving the Nation's founding ideals on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the United States. · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Cong. 119 71%
  • SRES 129 — A resolution recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification. · Passed Senate Mar 14, 2025 · Cong. 119 68%

Text versions (1)
  • Agreed to Senate · May 11, 2026

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Full text

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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