SRES 216119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Introduced: May 12, 2025

Labor & Employment

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This is a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. It designates May 4–10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week, and praises federal, state, and local government employees as well as members of the uniformed services for their contributions. The resolution highlights the broad range of public service activities, honors those who have given their lives in service, and encourages ongoing efforts to promote and celebrate public service careers. It is a non-Binding, ceremonial measure that serves to recognize and express gratitude for public servants' work.

Key Points

1Designates May 4–10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week and designates the Senate’s support for that designation.
2Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the United States throughout the year.
3Salutes government employees and uniformed services for their dedication and enthusiasm for the public they serve.
4Honors government employees and uniformed services who have sacrificed or given their lives in service.
5Encourages efforts to promote and celebrate public service careers at all levels of government and expresses gratitude to public servants who have answered the call to serve.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Federal, state, and local government employees, and members of the uniformed services (as well as their families and colleagues) who are the intended honorees and beneficiaries of the recognition.Secondary group/area affected: The general public and potential public service job candidates, since the resolution encourages promotion and celebration of public service careers.Additional impacts: This is a non-binding, ceremonial measure with no new funding or regulatory changes. Its effect is primarily symbolic, aimed at boosting morale, public awareness, and potentially public recruitment and appreciation for public service. It may influence how agencies and the public view and communicate about government work during Public Service Recognition Week.

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