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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 88

National Speech and Debate Education Day

A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Senate Continues Annual Recognition of Speech and Debate Education
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Key Points

  • The Senate officially named March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. This is a ceremonial move to highlight how important it is for students to learn how to speak in public and share their ideas clearly.
  • The resolution points out that speech and debate help students develop essential skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. It also honors the hard work of teachers and coaches who spend their weekends and evenings helping students practice.
  • This action does not change any laws or provide new government funding. Instead, it encourages schools, businesses, and communities to celebrate the day and promote the value of learning how to research and present a strong argument.

Milestones

1 milestone3 actions
Feb 21, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)

Feb 21, 2025

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

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

2 bills
S.Res. 626Related bill

A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Mar 4 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S851; text: CR S804)

H.Res. 99Related bill

Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Feb 4 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Bill NumberSRES 88
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)

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D: 7R: 11I: 1

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