Bill · H.Res. 165· House(119-HRES-165)
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day.
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 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 February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day. It highlights community arts education as a dynamic and inclusive approach to learning and engagement in the arts. The text notes that this type of education fosters creativity, cultural expression, and social transformation. It also emphasizes the vital role played by community arts education leaders in providing instruction to diverse communities. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support this designation and recognize its importance for self-expression and healing.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would students be better off under this?+3
The text asserts that arts participation can lead to higher enrollment rates in competitive and four-year colleges.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The resolution notes that arts education can promote better health and serve as a vehicle for healing.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution states that arts education impacts individuals of all ages, including children, by building life skills.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The resolution recognizes community arts education as a way to build imaginations, build critical learning and life skills, promote better health, and generate a sense of shared culture and community belonging. This is positive because it highlights benefits that can improve individual well-being and strengthen communities.
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The text states that community arts education develops social emotional competencies like confidence in self-expression and ideas, social awareness, and self-regulating emotions. This can benefit individuals by helping them grow personally and socially.
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The resolution notes that students who actively participate in the arts tend to enroll in competitive colleges and four-year colleges in general at higher rates compared to students with lower engagement. This could be a positive outcome for students aiming for higher education.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts, burdens, or specific sections identifying potential harm to individuals or groups mentioned in the provided 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 Students+3Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For White Americans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+2
- 6/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois