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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 55

National Mentoring Month: Recognition of Youth Mentors

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

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • The Senate officially recognized January 2025 as National Mentoring Month to highlight the importance of adults who volunteer to guide and support young people.
  • The resolution aims to raise awareness about the "mentoring gap," noting that about one-third of American youth are growing up without a mentor outside of their home.
  • Mentoring is credited with helping students improve their grades, stay in school, and avoid risky behaviors like drug use while also supporting their mental health.
  • This action encourages government agencies, schools, and private businesses to work together to expand mentoring programs for underserved communities and foster youth.

Milestones

1 milestone3 actions
Feb 4, 2025Senate

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)

Feb 4, 2025

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

Feb 4, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

3 bills
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)

H.Res. 1047Related bill

Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".

Feb 9 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

H.Res. 160Related bill

Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

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

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 55
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S599-600; text: CR S598-599)

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Cosponsors

(25)
D: 18R: 5I: 2

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