Bill · H.Res. 894· House(119-HRES-894)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to preserving the Nation's founding ideals on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Costa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 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 the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of history and civics education. It highlights that strong instruction is essential to preserving the nation's founding ideals as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. The text emphasizes learning about the American Revolution, the Constitution, and key leaders like George Washington. It also notes that historical sites and educational professionals help citizens understand the nation's past. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to strengthen civic knowledge and patriotism through various educational avenues.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution seeks to provide students with a better understanding of their government, institutions, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution emphasizes age-appropriate instruction to prepare the next generation for the responsibilities of citizenship.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The text encourages young people to study the examples of founding leaders to guide their sense of duty and public service.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Stronger Civic Knowledge: The resolution states that strong instruction in United States history and civics helps ensure every student learns how the United States was founded and how its institutions work (Whereas clause regarding instruction in schools).
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Preparedness for Citizenship: High-quality education helps students understand core principles like individual liberty and the responsibilities of citizenship (Whereas clause regarding high-quality education).
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Historical Context for Current Events: Learning about the founding era equips students and adults to place current events in a historical context (Whereas clause regarding learning about the founding era).
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Educational Partnerships: The resolution supports voluntary partnerships between public schools and entities like museums, libraries, and historic sites to help students understand the nation's founding (Section 4).
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Preservation of Ideals: The resolution reaffirms that history and civics education are essential to preserving the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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+3Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Women+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey