Bill · H.Res. 791· House(119-HRES-791)
Expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".
- Introduced
- 10/6/2025
- Last activity
- 10/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- 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 October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week." The measure recognizes 4-H as a major youth development organization that supports nearly 6,000,000 young people. It acknowledges the role of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture in delivering these programs. The resolution highlights how the organization helps youth develop leadership, entrepreneurial, and visionary skills through hands-on projects. Finally, it encourages citizens to recognize the impact of 4-H members and their work in developing productive citizens.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution supports a major youth development organization that provides mentoring and skill-building for young people.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights 4-H's role in preparing members for work and life through leadership and entrepreneurial training.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution recognizes the value of the hands-on projects and mentoring available through the 4-H organization.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Youth Development: The resolution notes that 4-H helps young people become "confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders" (Resolution text).
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Skill Acquisition: Young people can learn through "hands-on projects" in areas such as "health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement" (Resolution text).
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Mentorship Opportunities: The 4-H network provides "caring and supportive mentoring" through a network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals (Resolution text).
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Preparation for Adulthood: The program aims to develop citizens who are "'Beyond Ready' for work and life in a world of change" (Resolution text).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland