A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
This resolution (SRES 231) expresses the U.S. Senate's recognition of teachers' vital roles in strengthening American communities, culture, and economy. It specifically thanks teachers for their dedication during National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025), which aims to raise public awareness of their contributions. The Senate encourages students, parents, school leaders, and officials to acknowledge teachers' work during this week. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or obligations but promotes public appreciation for educators.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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
May 15, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954)
upper
May 15, 2025
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 S2948; text: CR S2954)
upper
May 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Susan M. Collins
RRepublican
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
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