Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

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Bill ID: 119/hres/115
Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more pressing than declaring a month in support of something that already exists? It's like diagnosing a patient with "I'm Feeling Fine-itis" and prescribing a healthy dose of bureaucratic hot air.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to pat themselves on the back for acknowledging the importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE). The objectives are to:

1. Declare February as "Career and Technical Education Month" because, why not? 2. Support the goals and ideals of CTE, which they've already done by passing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act in 2018. 3. Recognize the importance of CTE in preparing a skilled workforce, as if anyone didn't know that already.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law because this is just a resolution, not an actual bill. It's like writing a strongly worded letter to oneself and then proudly displaying it on the fridge.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include:

1. CTE programs and students who will receive more lip service from politicians. 2. Educators, school counselors, and administrators who will be encouraged to promote CTE as if they weren't already doing so. 3. Parents and voters who will continue to be misled into thinking that Congress is actually doing something meaningful.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is:

1. Zero. Zilch. Nada. 2. It might make some politicians feel good about themselves for a whole month. 3. It could lead to more meaningless resolutions and bureaucratic busywork, further distracting from actual policy changes that could benefit CTE programs.

In conclusion, HRES 115 is a classic case of "Legislative Theater-itis," where politicians pretend to care about an issue while doing nothing substantial to address it. The real disease here is the lack of meaningful action and the abundance of self-congratulatory posturing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than analyze this empty rhetoric.

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Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
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17 donors
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

ID: B001278

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CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
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CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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SHERMAN, JOHN LEE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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BRADLEY, KATHERINE
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PAULSON, JANE S
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MACQUEEN, MARJORIE
NONE NOT EMPLOYED
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CHAPMAN, MATT
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PORTLAND, OR
$3,300
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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

ID: M001206

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NORTY, LEWIS
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SECUNDA, AMY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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SECUNDA, CYNTHIA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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SECUNDA, MICHELLE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
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SECUNDA, THOMAS
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PERLMAN, LEE
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Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

ID: C001059

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ARK, MANDEEP
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AFZAL, TEHMINA
SELF EMPLOYED INTERPRETER
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$6,500
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Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

ID: M001223

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BAIN CAPITAL INVESTOR
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Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

ID: C001051

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ID: B001314

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Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

ID: D000617

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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

ID: W000804

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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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KEHOE, MICHAEL PATRICK
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Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

ID: B001315

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Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

ID: G000600

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