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119-sres-202119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.

Sponsored By: Senator Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Passed Senate

Summary

This resolution recognizes April 2025 as Community College Month to highlight community colleges' role in affordable access, workforce training, and economic growth. It notes 1,026 community colleges—921 public, 36 tribal, 69 independent—serve about 10.2 million students, enroll 43.1% of undergraduates, have an average in-district tuition of $3,990 and a median student age of 27, and it cites that alumni added $898.5 billion to the economy while every $1 of public funding yields about $6.80 in tax revenue.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

MA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

    ME • R

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

  • Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 5/5/2025

Roll Call Votes

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