HRES 850119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Introduced: Oct 31, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-Wisconsin)

Education

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This resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day to honor the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and recognize the contributions and challenges faced by first-generation college students across the United States through educational programs and workforce development.

Key Points

1The resolution commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 which expanded postsecondary access for low-income and first-generation students through programs like TRIO and Pell Grants.
2It highlights that 45 percent of current bachelor's degree students are first-generation and face significant academic financial and social barriers during their educational journeys.
3The resolution urges nationwide recognition of first-generation students' roles in developing the future workforce while celebrating the legacy of federal higher education support programs.

Impact Areas

First-generation college students and prospective studentsHigher education institutions and federal student support programsWorkforce development initiatives and educational equity efforts

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