Education and Workforce Committee

This House resolution expresses the view that the United States should prioritize a "Mom Economy" by investing in social safety net programs to support mothers in the workforce. It calls for specific policy changes, including expanding paid family and medical leave, increasing funding for universal childcare and early learning, and raising the federal minimum wage with annual inflation adjustments. The bill also recommends strengthening nutrition assistance through SNAP and school meals, making the child tax credit permanent, and addressing maternal health and mortality crises. Additionally, it urges the passage of legislation to protect LGBTQ+ workers in the workplace and reduce wage discrimination, while emphasizing the need for policymakers to consider the unique economic challenges faced by working mothers.

This House resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week" to highlight the dangers of hazing in student organizations. The bill cites statistics indicating that a significant portion of college students involved in extracurriculars have experienced hazing and lists numerous individuals who have died or been severely injured as a result. It references the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which requires higher education institutions to report hazing incidents and provide prevention education. The resolution encourages the public to observe this week by promoting awareness and emphasizes that preventing hazing is an ongoing commitment rather than just a single-week event.

This House resolution formally supports the recognition of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week." The bill marks the 19th anniversary of Congress first authorizing funding for these specific colleges and universities in 2007. It highlights that these institutions enroll a significant majority of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander undergraduate students, many of whom are from low-income or first-generation college families. The resolution encourages these schools to continue securing resources and calls on the public to observe the week with events that demonstrate support for their educational mission.

This House resolution designates September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month" to recognize the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States' musical heritage. The bill highlights how various Latin genres, including salsa, reggaeton, mariachi, and Tejano music, have influenced American culture through historical immigration patterns and cross-cultural exchanges. It specifically honors numerous artists and industry figures who helped popularize these styles and notes that Latin music now accounts for a substantial portion of the U.S. recording market. The resolution encourages greater public awareness of this cultural history to ensure its preservation and continued celebration.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.