# 119-hres-1221: Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

119-hres-1221, Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1221
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Recognizing specialized instructional support personnel** This bill would designate the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026 as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week and spotlight the more than 1,000,000 school-based professionals who help students succeed. It names school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists and other qualified staff such as school nurses, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and art, music, and dance therapists. The resolution commends their use of evidence-based practices, highlights their roles in prevention, early intervention, mental and behavioral health, and reducing drug use, and encourages policymakers and experts to share best practices.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-2485: Arts Education for All Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1221 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1221)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-2485: Arts Education for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2485)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1221 (as of 2026-09-21).