Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR69

Caption

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world and in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization.

Impact

The approval of SR69 underlines the importance of agricultural education in contemporary society and acknowledges the role of the FFA in shaping future leaders. By designating a week in the national calendar to highlight these contributions, the resolution seeks to promote awareness and appreciation for the skills and values taught through FFA programs. This recognition not only brings focus to agricultural education but also enhances public understanding of its relevance in today’s global landscape.

Summary

SR69 is a resolution expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as 'National FFA Week'. This resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the National FFA Organization in fostering the development of leadership skills, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education for students across the United States. The bill celebrates the 95th anniversary of the organization, which is known to have over 850,000 members in various chapters nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Contention

There are no noted points of contention associated with SR69 as it is a supportive resolution with widespread backing from a bipartisan group of senators. The agreement upon recognizing National FFA Week illustrates a collective commitment to acknowledging and supporting educational initiatives geared towards youth, particularly in agricultural sectors, which are crucial for the nation’s economy and food security.

Companion Bills

US HR147

Related Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

US SR549

Related A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

US HR1015

Related Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.

Previously Filed As

US HR147

Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

US HR1015

Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.

US SR549

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

US SR89

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.

US HR133

Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.

US HJR28

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week".

US HJR112

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week".

US HR171

Expressing support for the designation of February 2023 as "National Youth Leadership Month".

US HR1004

Expressing support for the designation of February 4 through February 10, 2024, as "National Burn Awareness Week".

US HJR32

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

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