Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 496

A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

First-Generation College Students: National Celebration Day

Nov 10, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Senate has officially passed this resolution to support National First-Generation College Celebration Day. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, there are no further actions scheduled for it in that chamber. The bill is now considered complete.

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Reintroduced from S.Res. 903 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
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Key Points

The Senate officially named November 8, 2025, as a day to honor students who are the first in their families to go to college. A first generation student is defined as someone whose parents did not finish a four year degree.
This specific day marks the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. That law created important programs like Pell Grants and TRIO which provide financial aid and support to help students from all backgrounds reach graduation.
More than half of all current college students are the first in their families to attend. These students often deal with unique challenges like higher costs and less experience navigating the school system compared to their peers.
The resolution asks all Americans to celebrate these students and recognize their hard work. It also highlights how these graduates are essential for the future of the American workforce.

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Nov 10, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)

Nov 10, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Nov 10, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill NumberSRES 496

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)

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