Roger Marshall (R-KS)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
A Republican resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 496 expresses support for designating November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." The resolution honors the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It recognizes the challenges faced by first-generation college students and the role of programs like Federal TRIO and Federal Pell Grants in providing access to postsecondary education. The Senate urges all people in the United States to celebrate this day and recognize the contributions of first-generation students to the future workforce.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
The bill specifically celebrates and honors first-generation college students and the programs that support them.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults who are first-generation college students receive recognition and visibility through this designation.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill highlights programs like Pell Grants and TRIO that specifically assist low-income students in accessing higher education.
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 First-Generation Students: By designating "National First-Generation College Celebration Day," the resolution recognizes the important role these students play in developing the future workforce.
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Support for Education Access: The resolution celebrates the Higher Education Act of 1965 and its programs, such as Federal TRIO and Federal Pell Grants, which help underrepresented and low-income students access and complete postsecondary education.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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 students be better off under this? — The bill specifically celebrates and honors first-generation college students and the programs that support them. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who are first-generation college students receive recognition and visibility through this designation. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill highlights programs like Pell Grants and TRIO that specifically assist low-income students in accessing higher education. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Underrepresented minority students are primary beneficiaries of the education programs celebrated in this resolution. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Underrepresented minority students are primary beneficiaries of the education programs celebrated in this resolution. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Immigrant students are frequently first-generation college students who benefit from the programs recognized. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Underrepresented minority students are primary beneficiaries of the education programs celebrated in this resolution. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Underrepresented minority students are primary beneficiaries of the education programs celebrated in this resolution. Would white Americans be better off under this? — White first-generation students also benefit from the recognition and the highlighted programs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill celebrates and promotes Federal Pell Grants and TRIO programs that improve affordability for low-income students.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By celebrating programs like Pell Grants that help low-income students, the bill supports pathways out of poverty. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill supports programs for underrepresented students, which often correlates with improving racial equity in education.
- 11/10/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia