A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
This resolution designates March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the value of speech and debate programs in schools. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages educational institutions, businesses, and communities to celebrate and promote these programs. The resolution highlights how speech and debate education develops communication, critical thinking, and civic skills for students. It directly affects schools, teachers, and students participating in these programs by raising awareness of their importance. The Senate formally designates the date and urges nationwide participation in honoring this educational focus.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S851; text: CR S804)
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
John Barrasso
RRepublican
Co
Katie Boyd Britt
RRepublican
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