Edward Markey (D-MA)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)
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 the significance of Community College Month in April. It serves as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions across the United States. These institutions support access to higher education and workforce training. The resolution notes that these colleges help sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States. It highlights the history and growing enrollment of these institutions. Finally, it acknowledges their role in serving local and regional needs.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution celebrates institutions that support access to higher education and workforce training.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The text explicitly mentions that community colleges serve low-income students through affordable tuition.
- Scored +4
Does this make college cost less?
The resolution highlights that public community colleges are an affordable option for tuition and fees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Higher Education and Workforce Training: The bill notes that these institutions support access to higher education and workforce training, which helps advance economic prosperity. (Resolution Text)
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Affordability: Public community colleges are described as an affordable option, charging an average of $4,050 for annual tuition and fees for in-district students. (Whereas clause regarding affordability)
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Educational and Career Opportunities: Community colleges meet people's needs for educational and economic opportunity and serve as the primary institution for workforce development in fields such as semiconductors, construction, and nursing. (Whereas clauses regarding economic opportunity and workforce development)
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High School Dual Enrollment: 82 percent of public high schools offer dual enrollment programs that allow students to take college classes to save time and money while jumpstarting career exploration. (Whereas clause regarding dual enrollment)
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Economic Contribution: Alumni of community colleges generated $898,500,000,000 in added income to the national economy in fiscal year 2020. (Whereas clause regarding alumni income)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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 resolution celebrates institutions that support access to higher education and workforce training. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The text explicitly mentions that community colleges serve low-income students through affordable tuition. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The text notes that community colleges serve a significant population of veterans. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution notes that dual enrollment allows students to jumpstart career exploration and save time. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the economic opportunity and career exploration provided by these institutions. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges the existence of 36 Tribal community colleges. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes the role of community colleges in sustaining economic prosperity for the nation.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The text notes that community college alumni generated significant added income to the national economy. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights community colleges as the primary institution for workforce development in key industries.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution highlights that public community colleges are an affordable option for tuition and fees.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution notes that community colleges serve low-income students and provide economic opportunity.
- 4/22/2026
- 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 S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon