Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
HRES 785 is a symbolic resolution designating November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." It urges all Americans to celebrate this day, recognize the contributions of first-generation college students (those whose parents did not earn bachelor's degrees), and honor the Higher Education Act of 1965. The resolution highlights existing federal programs like TRIO and Pell Grants that support underrepresented students but does not create new laws or funding. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct policy impact but aims to raise awareness about first-generation students' challenges and achievements.
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Introduced Nov 9, 2021
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Gwen Moore
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
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Albio Sires
DDemocratic
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Angie Craig
DDemocratic
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Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
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Burgess Owens
RRepublican
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Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
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Carolyn Bourdeaux
DDemocratic
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers
RRepublican
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