Tina Smith (D-MN)
A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
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
- 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
This resolution designates October 2025 as ``National Principals Month''. It serves to honor the contributions of elementary, middle, and high school principals throughout the United States. The measure recognizes principals as leaders in instruction, assessment, and school improvement. It also aims to support the goals and ideals of National Principers Month.
Yes
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the role of principals in ensuring children have access to high-quality education.
- Scored +1
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution supports the creation of school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning for students.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into public schools?
The resolution recognizes the importance of principals in ensuring every child has access to high-quality education through school improvement efforts.
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 Educators: The resolution honors the contributions of elementary school, middle school, and high school principals (Section 2). This recognizes their roles as educational visionaries, community builders, and budget analysts.
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Support for Educational Standards: The measure recognizes that principals work with teachers and parents to implement high curriculum standards and performance goals (Whereas clauses). This highlights their role in ensuring children have access to a high-quality education.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 role of principals in ensuring children have access to high-quality education. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution supports the creation of school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning for students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution recognizes the importance of principals in ensuring every child has access to high-quality education through school improvement efforts.
- 12/3/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland