Bill · H.Res. 442· House(119-HRES-442)
Recognizing the importance of California's public higher education systems and reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting these institutions.
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Ami Bera
- Cosponsors
- - 19 - 1
- 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 recognizes the vital role California's public higher education systems play in driving the state's economy and the United States' global economic status. It highlights the specific missions of the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges. The text notes the significant economic activity, job support, and technological progress generated by these institutions. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes how these systems provide pathways for students from low-income and underrepresented communities. Finally, the House of Representatives seeks to reaffirm its commitment to supporting these three public higher education systems.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would students be better off under this?+8
The resolution reaffirms commitment to supporting the public higher education systems essential for students.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill highlights how public higher education provides pathways to economic mobility for low-income students.
Does this make college cost less?+7
The resolution highlights the affordability of the community college system and financial aid for undergraduates.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Mobility: The systems provide pathways to upward economic mobility and success for students from low-income and underrepresented communities (Whereas clauses).
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Affordability and Accessibility: The California Community Colleges offer the most affordable education and serve as a pipeline for transferring to other systems (Whereas clauses).
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Workforce and Job Support: The University of California supports 529,000 jobs, the California State University helps create 209,400 jobs annually, and the California Community Colleges support 1,700,000 jobs annually (Whereas clauses).
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Educational Opportunities: The California State University provides over 4,000 degree programs aligned with workforce demands, and the University of California provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education (Whereas clauses).
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Technological Progress: Research and development at the University of California result in technological progress that advances the State and society (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly 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 Low Income Households+7Good For Young Adults+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+7Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+6Increases Job Creation+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
Derek TranDemocrat · California
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California