Bill · S.Res. 600· Senate(119-SRES-600)

A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".

Age: 71 years

Rhode Island

Introduced: 2/5/2026
Last activity: 2/5/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S516; text: CR S514-515)
Sponsored by: Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors: - 22 - 8

Education

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What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month." The measure aims to celebrate the impact of mentoring relationships and encourage the recruitment of new mentors. It highlights how quality mentoring can foster positive life skills, academic achievement, and career exploration. The resolution also emphasizes the need to close the "mentoring gap" affecting many young people in the United States. Finally, it seeks to promote the establishment and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the country.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on supporting youth through mentoring to help them reach their full potential.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution explicitly states that mentoring programs have a meaningful positive impact on academic achievement and engagement.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
Mentoring supports career exploration and job training which benefits young adults.