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Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".

S.Res. 600 · Senate resolution Education

A Democratic resolution with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 31 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S516; text: CR S514-515)

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. 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 2026 as "National Mentoring Month." The measure aims to celebrate the impact of mentoring relationships and encourage the recruitment of new mentors. It highlights how quality mentoring can foster positive life skills, academic achievement, and career exploration. The resolution also emphasizes the need to close the "mentoring gap" affecting many young people in the United States. Finally, it seeks to promote the establishment and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the country.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution focuses on supporting youth through mentoring to help them reach their full potential.

  • Scored +4

    Would students be better off under this?

    The resolution explicitly states that mentoring programs have a meaningful positive impact on academic achievement and engagement.

  • Scored +3

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Mentoring supports career exploration and job training which benefits young adults.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.