Bill · S.Res. 202· Senate(119-SRES-202)

A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.

Age: 80 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 5/5/2025
Last activity: 5/5/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758-2759)
Sponsored by: Edward Markey
Cosponsors: - 11 - 3

Education

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A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

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What this bill would do

S. Res. 202 recognizes April 2025 as "Community College Month." This resolution celebrates the more than 1,000 community colleges in the United States. It acknowledges these institutions for supporting access to higher education and workforce training. The resolution highlights how these colleges help sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the country.

Yes· 3 of 27

Would students be better off under this?+8
Broadly benefits students by promoting an affordable and accessible education system.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Explicitly recognizes community colleges as an affordable option for low-income students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Provides an affordable path to higher education and career training for young adults.