HRES 785 United States House · 117th Congress

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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Photo of Gwen Moore
Gwen Moore
DDemocratic
WI
4
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Alan S. Lowenthal
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
CA
47
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Photo of Albio Sires
Albio Sires
DDemocratic
NJ
8
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Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
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Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
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Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
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Photo of Burgess Owens
Burgess Owens
RRepublican
UT
4
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Photo of Carolyn B. Maloney
Carolyn B. Maloney
DDemocratic
NY
12
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Photo of Carolyn Bourdeaux
Carolyn Bourdeaux
DDemocratic
GA
7
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Photo of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
RRepublican
WA
5