HRES 379119th CongressIn Committee

Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Introduced: May 5, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 379 is a House resolution that formally recognizes and thanks elementary and secondary school teachers for their roles in building the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. It designates National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5–9, 2025, and states the purposes of that week as raising public awareness of teachers’ contributions and promoting greater respect for the teaching profession. The resolution directs the House to thank teachers and to encourage students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize the week. This is a symbolic, nonbinding expression of appreciation and does not create new laws, programs, or funding.

Key Points

1Recognizes the essential contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers to the nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
2Declares National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) and outlines its purposes: raise public awareness of teachers’ contributions and promote respect for the profession.
3The House is urged to thank teachers and encourage recognition of the week by students, parents, school administrators, and public officials.
4The resolution frames education as foundational to national strength.
5No new funding, programs, or policy mandates are created; the measure is symbolic and honors educators.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Elementary and secondary school teachers (moral support, public recognition).Secondary group/area affected: Students, parents, school administrators, education organizations, and public officials who participate in or promote the recognition efforts.Additional impacts: Potential positive cultural emphasis on valuing teachers; minimal administrative activity related to recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week, with no fiscal or regulatory changes.

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