Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
A Republican resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S851; text: CR S804)
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 designates March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day." The measure seeks to emphasize the importance of speech and debate education across various grade levels and disciplines. It highlights how these skills help students develop communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The resolution also acknowledges the dedication of teachers and coaches who provide these opportunities. Finally, it encourages educational institutions, businesses, and civic associations to celebrate and promote this day.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution promotes skill development that is integral to youth education.
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The emphasis on speech and debate provides essential life and professional skills for young adults.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into public schools?
By designating a day to promote speech and debate, it increases awareness and potential support for these educational programs.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Would students be better off under this?
While the bill promotes skill development, it is a symbolic designation rather than a direct funding or resource allocation for students.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Skill Development: The bill notes that speech and debate education provides students with 21st-century skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
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Personal and Professional Growth: It states that these activities allow students to develop talent, exercise unique voice and character, and gain confidence and preparation to discern and share views.
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Enhanced Social Interactions: The text suggests that the ability to listen, concur, question, and dissent with reason and compassion enhances personal, professional, and civic interactions.
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Advocacy and Policy Making: The resolution recognizes that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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 children be better off under this? — The resolution promotes skill development that is integral to youth education. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The emphasis on speech and debate provides essential life and professional skills for young adults. Would students be better off under this? — While the bill promotes skill development, it is a symbolic designation rather than a direct funding or resource allocation for students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — By designating a day to promote speech and debate, it increases awareness and potential support for these educational programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution highlights the importance of developing a unique voice and the ability to present arguments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The resolution promotes speech and debate skills which are fundamental to exercising freedom of speech.
- 3/4/2026
- 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 S851; text: CR S804)
- 18 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts