Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1213

Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

National County Government Month

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on the next steps.

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This is a non-controversial resolution with support from both parties that honors local workers.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize April 2026 as National County Government Month. It aims to celebrate the work of over 3,000 county governments across the United States.
The goal is to honor the 3.6 million people who work for counties. These workers provide essential services like fixing roads, running health departments, and keeping neighborhoods safe.
The resolution encourages local leaders to host events like open houses and school tours. This helps people understand how their local government works and what services are available to them.
County governments are some of the oldest in the country and handle about 70 percent of local public health departments. They spend roughly $130 billion every year on community health and hospitals.

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Apr 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Apr 23, 2026

Submitted in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

Bill NumberHRES 1213

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.