Sam Graves (R-MO)
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.
A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. It acknowledges that education and knowledge serve as the foundation for the nation's current and future strength. The text notes that teachers deserve respect for their dedication to community service and the futures of children. National Teacher Appreciation Week is scheduled from May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026. The resolution aims to raise public awareness regarding the contributions of teachers. Finally, it encourages various groups to recognize this week to promote the teaching profession.
Yes
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the importance of teachers to the futures of children.
- Scored +1
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution encourages students to participate in recognizing the teaching profession.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into public schools?
The resolution acknowledges the importance of teachers to schools and communities through symbolic recognition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Teachers: The resolution thanks elementary and secondary school teachers of the United States, which acknowledges their role in building and enhancing the well-being of the country (Resolution, Section 1).
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Public Awareness: The text aims to raise public awareness regarding the "unquantifiable contributions of teachers" (Whereas clause 1).
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Promotion of the Profession: The resolution seeks to promote the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week (Resolution, Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the importance of teachers to the futures of children. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution encourages students to participate in recognizing the teaching profession.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution acknowledges the importance of teachers to schools and communities through symbolic recognition.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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