SRES 496 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." It honors students whose parents did not earn bachelor's degrees, recognizing their contributions to the workforce and the role of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in supporting them. The resolution encourages nationwide recognition of this day and celebrates the Act's programs like Federal TRIO and Pell Grants. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Nov 2025

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Senate Passage

Nov 2025

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Introduced Nov 10, 2025 Last action Nov 10, 2025

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Nov 10, 2025

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)

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Nov 10, 2025

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Nov 10, 2025

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Introduced in Senate

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors