Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
A Republican resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)
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 7, 2025, as ``National Speech and Debate Education Day''. The measure aims to highlight the importance of speech and debate education for students. It emphasizes the development of skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The resolution also acknowledges the dedication of teachers and coaches who support these programs. Finally, it encourages various institutions and the public to celebrate and promote this specific day.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on providing students with essential 21st-century communication and critical thinking skills.
- Scored +3
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The resolution highlights the importance of developing a unique voice and expressing views.
- Scored +3
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?
The resolution promotes the art of communicating and expressing views through speech and debate.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
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 including communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration (Whereas clauses).
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Personal and Civic Growth: It states that these educational activities help students develop talent, exercise unique voice and character, and enhance personal, professional, and civic interactions (Whereas clauses).
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Advocacy and Policy Making: The resolution identifies that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to social movements, personal advocacy, and the making of public policy (Whereas clause).
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Promotion of Education: The resolution encourages educational institutions, businesses, and community associations to celebrate and promote the day, which emphasizes the importance of integrating speech and debate across grade levels (Resolution section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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 focuses on providing students with essential 21st-century communication and critical thinking skills. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes benefits for youth through speech and debate education. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution highlights skills that benefit personal and professional development for students.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution highlights the importance of developing a unique voice and expressing views.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The resolution promotes the art of communicating and expressing views through speech and debate.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution highlights the importance of speech and debate education across grade levels.
- 2/21/2025
- 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 S1303; text: CR S1136)
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
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
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts