# 119-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.

119-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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME); status passed_senate (as of 2026-05-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-231
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-05-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-23

## Summary

**Recognizes and celebrates teachers' vital role in the nation's civic, cultural, and economic life.** The resolution designates National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 through May 9, 2025 to raise public awareness of educators' contributions and to promote greater respect for the teaching profession. It thanks teachers and education staff for their dedication and encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to observe the week. The resolution also notes that schools and educator organizations are already recognizing teachers during that time.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-sres-231 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/231)

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- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
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