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DemocratBill · S.Res. 55· Senate(119-SRES-55)

A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S599-600; text: CR S598-599)
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
Democrat - 18Republican - 5
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. 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 recognizes January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month." It aims to raise awareness regarding the impact of mentoring relationships and encourages the recruitment of new mentors. The resolution highlights how mentoring can bolster academic achievement, career exploration, and leadership development. It also notes the benefits of mentoring for vulnerable populations, such as foster youth. Finally, the Senate seeks to promote the expansion of quality mentoring programs to close the existing "mentoring gap."

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Would students be better off under this?+4

    Mentoring is described as highly beneficial for academic achievement and career goals.

  • Would children be better off under this?+3

    Mentoring supports positive youth development and social skills.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3

    Mentoring helps with career exploration and college access for youth.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.