Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".
A Democratic resolution with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S599-600; text: CR S598-599)
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
This resolution recognizes January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month." It aims to raise awareness regarding the impact of mentoring relationships and encourages the recruitment of new mentors. The resolution highlights how mentoring can bolster academic achievement, career exploration, and leadership development. It also notes the benefits of mentoring for vulnerable populations, such as foster youth. Finally, the Senate seeks to promote the expansion of quality mentoring programs to close the existing "mentoring gap."
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +4
Would students be better off under this?
Mentoring is described as highly beneficial for academic achievement and career goals.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
Mentoring supports positive youth development and social skills.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Mentoring helps with career exploration and college access for youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational and Career Benefits: Mentoring is noted to support academic achievement, college access, and the setting of career goals (Resolution, Whereas clauses). This can help young people improve grades, test scores, and attendance.
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: Mentoring can assist underserved populations, including foster youth, by improving mental health, educational attainment, and housing stability (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Social and Behavioral Growth: Mentoring helps foster positive life skills, self-esteem, and healthy social interactions (Resolution, Whereas clauses). It is also cited as a tool for juvenile justice and violence prevention (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Community Strengthening: The establishment and expansion of mentoring programs are intended to link youth to economic and social opportunities while strengthening communities (Resolution, Whereas clauses and Clause 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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? — Mentoring is described as highly beneficial for academic achievement and career goals. Would children be better off under this? — Mentoring supports positive youth development and social skills. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Mentoring helps with career exploration and college access for youth. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Mentoring can specifically improve outcomes for Alaska Native and American Indian youth. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Mentoring can help underserved populations achieve better economic and educational outcomes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Mentoring can improve outcomes for specific groups like Alaska Native and American Indian youth. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Mentoring is cited as supporting housing stability for foster youth.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Mentoring is noted to improve mental health and social-emotional well-being.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — Mentoring is noted to bolster college access and academic achievement.
- 2/4/2025
- 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 S599-600; text: CR S598-599)
- 25 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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