Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR887

Caption

A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Impact

By designating National 4-H Week, this resolution aims to recognize the contributions of 4-H clubs and their members to youth development across the nation. It seeks to encourage local communities and citizens to acknowledge the efforts of these programs in empowering young individuals with essential life skills. This recognition can lead to increased participation and support for 4-H activities, potentially expanding the organization's reach and impact.

Summary

SR887 is a Senate resolution that expresses support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as 'National 4-H Week.' The resolution highlights the role of the 4-H organization, which is the largest youth development program in the United States, engaging nearly 6 million young people. It emphasizes 4-H's commitment to fostering leadership skills and resilience among youth through various hands-on projects related to health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement.

Contention

While the resolution is largely supportive and celebratory of the 4-H program, it also plays a role in the ongoing conversation about youth programming and agricultural education in America. There may be points of contention regarding funding and support for such initiatives, particularly in the context of competing educational programs. Discussions around the adequacy of resources allocated for organizations like 4-H could arise, especially in light of economic constraints faced by many schools and communities.

Companion Bills

US HR760

Related Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".

US HR1517

Related Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Previously Filed As

US HR1517

Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

US SR399

A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".

US HR760

Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".

US SR886

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".

US SR877

A resolution designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "National Community Policing Week".

US HR1538

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

US HR804

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week".

US HR1532

Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2024, through October 10, 2024, as "World Space Week".

US HR767

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

US HR1529

Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Science Day".

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