Bill · H.Res. 401· House(119-HRES-401)
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 4
- 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
H. Res. 401 recognizes the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA, which was founded on May 8, 1965. The resolution highlights SkillsUSA as the largest workforce development organization for students in the United States. It acknowledges the organization's role in using career and technical education to prepare students for high-skill careers. The House of Representatives expresses support for the anniversary and encourages stakeholders to support the mission of SkillsUSA.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would students be better off under this?+8
Directly recognizes and supports an organization dedicated to student empowerment and workforce training.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Provides critical workforce readiness and career opportunities for students.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Career and technical education provides pathways to higher-paying, high-skill careers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Student Empowerment: The resolution notes that SkillsUSA empowers students through career and technical education to thrive in high-skill and in-demand careers.
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Workforce Readiness: By focusing on personal, workplace, and technical skills, the organization helps students develop competencies to excel as leaders in their careers, schools, and communities.
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Career Opportunities: Through career and technical education, students gain real-world experience that leads to apprenticeships, further education, and meaningful employment.
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Economic Growth: Collaborative partnerships between educators and industry partners fuel economic development by equipping graduates with skills for careers poised for substantial growth.
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Expanded Access: The "Drive to 65" strategic plan aims to expand access and advance workforce development initiatives.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are 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+8Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Union Workers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan