Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR89

Introduced

2/21/25

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution recognizes the milestones of both the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the New Farmers of America (NFA), essential organizations in the agricultural education landscape. It commemorates the 90th anniversary of NFA and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter for FFA. By endorsing 'National FFA Week,' the resolution promotes awareness of agricultural education's role in personal and professional development for students.

Summary

SR89 is a resolution that expresses support for establishing February 15 through February 22, 2025, as 'National FFA Week'. This resolution highlights the significant contributions of the National FFA Organization in fostering leadership skills and development in young individuals through agricultural education. It aims to celebrate the legacy and impact of FFA, which has over a million members across the United States, and emphasizes the importance of agricultural education in shaping future leaders.

Contention

While the resolution is generally seen as a positive recognition of FFA's work, discussions may arise regarding the varying levels of support for agricultural education across states and localities. Some may argue about the adequacy of resources and opportunities provided to students in agriculture-related disciplines, advocating for more significant attention to these programs in educational policy making. Nevertheless, SR89 is largely viewed as a unifying resolution that encourages pride in agricultural achievements among youth.

Congress_id

119-SRES-89

Introduced_date

2025-02-21

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Companion Bills

US HR133

Related 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.

Previously Filed As

US SR69

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.

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.

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