Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1047

National Mentoring Month Recognition

Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".

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Key Points

This resolution, introduced by Representative Scanlon, officially names January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month." It aims to celebrate the positive impact mentors have on young people and encourage more adults to volunteer their time to help others.
The proposal highlights how mentoring helps students do better in school, stay away from drugs, and prepare for future careers. It notes that young people with mentors are more likely to enroll in college and hold leadership positions in their communities.
Congress wants to address a "mentoring gap," pointing out that about 40% of young people in the U.S. grow up without a mentor outside their home. The resolution encourages businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to work together to provide more support for youth.

Milestones

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Feb 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 9, 2026

Submitted in House

Related Bills

3 bills

S.Res. 55Related bill

A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

Feb 4 — 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)

H.Res. 160Identical bill

Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

Feb 24 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

S.Res. 600Related bill

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

Feb 5 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S516; text: CR S514-515)