Bill · S.Res. 433· Senate(119-SRES-433)
A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".
- Introduced
- 10/6/2025
- Last activity
- 10/6/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6957-6958)
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for the achievements and contributions of student parents pursuing postsecondary education. It highlights the various challenges these individuals face, such as balancing work, school, and childcare. The resolution also notes statistics regarding food and housing insecurity among this population. Finally, it designates September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month."
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes that degree attainment for student parents boosts the future earning potential of their children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution brings attention to the high rates of food and housing insecurity among low-income student parents.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes that 85 percent of Black student parents report experiencing some form of basic needs insecurity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Student Parents: The resolution expresses support for the contributions and achievements of those seeking and completing a postsecondary education. (Section 1)
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Recognition of Student Parents: By designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month," the resolution brings awareness to this specific group. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within 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 African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Children+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Students+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Women+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 10/6/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6957-6958)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire