# 119-sres-618: A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors.

119-sres-618, A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-618
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Recognizes the importance of career and technical education (CTE) educators and work-based learning coordinators** for preparing students for careers and strengthening workforce pipelines. The resolution cites about 12 million students in CTE, a 97% graduation rate for CTE concentrators, widespread educator shortages with administrators reporting hiring difficulty 57% of the time and 25 states plus DC and American Samoa reporting shortages for 2025–2026, notes that 79% of high school students want work-based learning while only 34% know of opportunities, recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month, and urges competitive wages, benefits, and safe working conditions.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

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- 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-618 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/618)

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- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
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