# 119-sres-724: 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-724, 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-724
- 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: 2026-05-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME)
- Cosponsors: 22
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-23

## Summary

**Teacher appreciation** is the focus of this measure. It designates May 4–8, 2026 as National Teacher Appreciation Week, thanks U.S. teachers for their service, and urges students, parents, school leaders, and public officials to raise awareness of teachers' contributions and promote respect for the profession.

## Cosponsors (22)

- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z

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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.
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## Sources
- [119-sres-724 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/724)

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