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
1 milestone2 actions
Feb 9, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 9, 2026
Submitted in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".
Bill NumberHRES 1047
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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