A resolution designating November 2021 as "National College Application Month".
SRES 449 designates November 2021 as "National College Application Month" through a Senate resolution. It encourages U.S. citizens to evaluate college options, submit financial aid applications (like the FAFSA), and support students in navigating college applications. The resolution specifically urges communities to host activities promoting college access, with emphasis on assisting low-income, first-generation, and minority students. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically highlights efforts to address enrollment declines and barriers in higher education, particularly following pandemic-related disruptions. This is a procedural designation with no binding policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Nov 2021
House Passage
President
Introduced Nov 16, 2021
Last action Nov 16, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8316; text: CR S8242)
upper
Nov 16, 2021
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8316; text: CR S8242)
upper
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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