Bill · H.Res. 896· House(119-HRES-896)
Expressing support for designating November 2025 as "National Career Development Month".
- Introduced
- 11/19/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 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 expresses support for designating November 2025 as "National Career Development Month." It affirms that career professionals serve as a valuable resource for the Nation's workforce. The resolution recognizes that career development activities help build the competencies required for success in a global economy. Additionally, it urges workers and jobseekers to take advantage of services provided by career professionals. Finally, it encourages various groups, including students, educators, and employers, to promote and celebrate career development.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The text highlights the importance of career development for students preparing for higher education or immediate employment.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution specifically addresses how career development helps students understand their educational and occupational options.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The resolution suggests that career development activities help people identify careers that match their interests, which contributes to lower unemployment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Employment Success: The text notes that career development activities help people identify careers that match their interests and desired work environments, which contributes to lower unemployment. (Whereas clause regarding community career development activities)
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Improved Educational Planning: Career development programs allow students to understand how their formal education prepares them for post-high school plans, such as immediate employment, community college, or university. (Whereas clause regarding career development programs)
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Enhanced Workforce Competitiveness: The resolution suggests that career development activities increase the competencies needed for success in a global economy. (Resolved section 3)
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Support for Life Transitions: The text highlights that the right to change occupations or career directions is important and that professional assistance should be available throughout a person's lifespan. (Whereas clause regarding occupational freedom)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 11/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon