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119-hres-1213119th Congress

Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

Sponsored By: Representative Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

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Summary

Recognizing and promoting county governments' role is the resolution's main goal. It would designate April 2026 as National County Government Month and urge counties to celebrate their work and explain local programs.

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  • Would encourage America's 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs to pass proclamations and host events like open houses, facility tours, and school outreach to tell their stories.
  • Gives counties a chance to spotlight and celebrate roughly 3.6 million county public servants and the elected officials who run local government.
  • Aims to boost resident awareness of everyday services such as public safety, infrastructure, health care, and social services. Counties support about 70% of local public health departments and invest roughly $130 billion a year in community health and hospitals.
  • Urges Members of Congress to engage with their local counties to raise awareness and support county goals.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

MD • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/28/2026

  • Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 4/28/2026

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2026

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