Bill · H.Res. 1023· House(119-HRES-1023)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- John Moolenaar
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week." The measure acknowledges various K-12 education environments including public, private, and home schooling. It recognizes the role of teachers and school leaders in preparing children for their dreams. The resolution aims to increase public awareness regarding parental choice in education. Additionally, it encourages parents to research available education options during this week. Finally, it calls for public events and activities to highlight the benefits of educational opportunity.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+8
The resolution explicitly supports the designation of National School Choice Week to promote educational diversity and parental choice.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights how a diversity of education environments can meet the individual needs and strengths of children.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
The emphasis on parental choice provides more options for middle-class families seeking specific educational environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Empowering Parents: Providing a diversity of choices in K-12 education allows parents to select environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children. (Whereas clause)
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Increased Awareness: More public awareness can inform additional families about the benefits of choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments. (Whereas clause)
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Recognition of Achievement: The resolution congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society. (Section 2)
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Educational Research: Parents are encouraged to learn more about the various education options available to them during the designated week. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-63: Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".
- 119-SRES-44: A resolution designating the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".
- 119-SRES-587: A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Julia LetlowRepublican · Louisiana
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Lisa McClainRepublican · Michigan
Riley MooreRepublican · West Virginia
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
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