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

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Bill ID: 119/hres/115
Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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

ID: T000467

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The bill

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

HRES. 115, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Telecommunications.

The sponsor

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

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The money

$71,700 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H510)

February 5, 2025

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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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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,700
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$28,700
Committees
$0
Individuals
$43,000

No PAC contributions found

1
BUTLER MACHINE
2 transactions
$6,600
2
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$3,300
3
CORTINA HULLING & SHELLING GROUP
1 transaction
$3,300
4
AG VENTURES
1 transaction
$2,500
5
ROESLEIN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, LLC
1 transaction
$2,000
6
KOHL REAL ESTATE
2 transactions
$2,000
7
EUROOPTIC, LTD
2 transactions
$2,000
8
RANCH 440
1 transaction
$1,500
9
DWIGHT STANSEL FARM & NURSERY
1 transaction
$1,000
10
HIGHLINE GRAIN GROWERS INC
1 transaction
$1,000
11
SCHRACK FARMS
1 transaction
$1,000
12
LUKE ROBISON FARMS LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
13
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC
1 transaction
$500
14
HARLOW CATTLE LLC
1 transaction
$500
15
MID ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION OF CAREER SCHOOLS
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
BARENSFELD, WENDY H. MRS.
2 transactions
$6,600
2
LEMEUR, HENRI E. JR.
1 transaction
$5,000
3
MYERS, JOEL N. DR.
1 transaction
$5,000
4
FONALLEDAS, JAIME L JR.
1 transaction
$3,300
5
GUILLERMETY, RAFAEL
1 transaction
$3,300
6
ASHER, ROBERT B. MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
7
CIARROCCHI, GUY
1 transaction
$3,300
8
LEPRINO, JAMES G. MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
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MYERS, STEPHANIE
1 transaction
$3,300
10
VAN VLECK, NICOLE
1 transaction
$3,300
11
VANN, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

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

ID: B001278

Top Contributors

10

1
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
OrganizationSILETZ, OR
$3,300
May 21, 2024
2
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
OrganizationSILETZ, OR
$3,300
May 21, 2024
3
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$1,500
Nov 16, 2023
4
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA RESERVATION
OrganizationPENDLETON, OR
$1,500
Feb 15, 2024
5
MARGOLIN, PHILLIP
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$3,300
Oct 19, 2024
6
SHERMAN, JOHN LEE
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$3,300
Nov 21, 2023
7
BRADLEY, KATHERINE
CITY BRIDGE FOUNDATION β€’ FOUNDING CHAIR
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 22, 2023
8
PAULSON, JANE S
PAULSON COLETTI β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$3,300
Oct 4, 2023
9
MACQUEEN, MARJORIE
NONE β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualTOLOVANA PARK, OR
$3,300
Jun 25, 2023
10
CHAPMAN, MATT
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$3,300
Jun 4, 2023

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

ID: M001206

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 15, 2023
2
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSACATON, AZ
$500
Nov 17, 2023
3
NORTY, LEWIS
NORRY MANAGEMENT CORP β€’ REAL ESTATE
IndividualROCHESTER, NY
$3,300
Jun 26, 2024
4
SECUNDA, AMY
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCROTON ON HUDSON, NY
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
5
SECUNDA, CYNTHIA
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCROTON ON HUDSON, NY
$3,300
Jun 27, 2024
6
SECUNDA, MICHELLE
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCROTON ON HUDSON, NY
$3,300
Jun 27, 2024
7
SECUNDA, THOMAS
BLOOMBERG β€’ CO-FOUNDER
IndividualCROTON ON HUDSON, NY
$3,300
Jun 27, 2024
8
OSTROFF, DIANA
OSTROFF ASSOCIATES β€’ COO
IndividualALBANY, NY
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
9
OSTROFF, RICHARD
OSTROFF ASSOCIATES β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualLOUDONVILLE, NY
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
10
PERLMAN, LEE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION β€’ EXECUTIVE VP
IndividualLARCHMONT, NY
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

ID: C001059

Top Contributors

10

1
TABLE MOUNTAIN RANCHERIA
OrganizationFRIANT, CA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2023
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
3
JJF SP TRUST
OrganizationSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
4
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RANCH
OrganizationFRESNO, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
5
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Jul 31, 2023
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Sep 8, 2023
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
May 19, 2023
8
CHAPPELL-MCLULLAR TRUST
OrganizationHONOLULU, HI
$500
Mar 2, 2024
9
ARK, MANDEEP
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ INTERPRETER
IndividualFRESNO, CA
$6,500
Aug 14, 2024
10
AFZAL, TEHMINA
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ INTERPRETER
IndividualCHINO HILLS, CA
$6,500
Aug 14, 2024

Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

ID: M001223

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
3
FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY
OrganizationCRANDON, WI
$2,500
Dec 14, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 9, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
6
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 6, 2023
7
POARCH BANK OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$1,000
Mar 21, 2024
8
SIPPRELLE, SUSAN M.
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ FILMMAKER
IndividualMIDDLETOWN, RI
$3,300
Nov 19, 2023
9
LAVINE, JONATHAN
BAIN CAPITAL β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
10
LAVINE, JONATHAN
BAIN CAPITAL β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023

Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

ID: C001051

Top Contributors

10

1
SIERRA NEVADA PAC
PACSPARKS, NV
$1,000
Mar 27, 2023
2
LOPEZ, FAVIO
TRIDEUM β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualFAIRFAX STATION, VA
$5,000
Jan 22, 2024
3
THOM, GREGORY F
ULTRA MARITIME β€’ GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualFALLS CHURCH, VA
$5,000
Jan 30, 2024
4
PAYNE, CHRIS
CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING β€’ CONSULTANT
IndividualAVE MARIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
5
HINTON, GEORGE DERRICK
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORP β€’ ENGINEER
IndividualGLENN DALE, MD
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
6
BROWN, MARK
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION β€’ VICE PRESIDENT
IndividualMADISON, AL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
7
DURHAM, JOE
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION β€’ EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
IndividualMADISON, AL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
8
SIRACUSE, HELEN
ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP β€’ CONSULTANT
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 18, 2023
9
LOPEZ, FAVIO
TRIDEUM β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualFAIRFAX STATION, VA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2023
10
SULLIVAN, VAN A
TRIDEUM CORP β€’ ENGINEER
IndividualHUNTSVILLE, AL
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

ID: B001314

Top Contributors

10

1
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Jul 29, 2024
2
DEMETREE, JAY
DEMETREE BROTHERS INC. β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualJACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
3
FALCONETTI, JOHN
DRUMMOND PRESS, INC. β€’ GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CO. CEO
IndividualJACKSONVILLE, FL
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
4
MILLER, ALAN
COASTAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTER β€’ PHYSICIAN
IndividualFERNANDINA BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
5
DAVIS, DOROTHY
JAGUAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. β€’ TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. CEO
IndividualSAINT AUGUSTINE, FL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
6
ELLER, J. SCOTT
THE MAYERNICK GROUP β€’ GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualSARASOTA, FL
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
7
FAISON, JAY W.
CLEARPATH FOUNDATION β€’ OWNER
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
8
GARDNER, WILLIAM D. JR.
W. GARDNER, LLC β€’ CEO
IndividualFLEMING ISLAND, FL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
9
MAYERNICK, FRANK
THE MAYERNICK GROUP β€’ GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTANT
IndividualTALLAHASSEE, FL
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
10
SAPP, JUD JR.
N/A β€’ RETIRED
IndividualORANGE PARK, FL
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023

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

ID: D000617

Top Contributors

10

1
JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
OrganizationSEQUIM, WA
$6,600
Mar 31, 2023
2
LUMMI INDIAN NATION
OrganizationBELLINGHAM, WA
$5,000
Jul 17, 2024
3
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationTACOMA, WA
$3,700
Jun 28, 2024
4
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
OrganizationSNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Nov 2, 2023
5
JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
OrganizationSEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023
6
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 1, 2023
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
8
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationTACOMA, WA
$3,300
Jun 28, 2024
9
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
10
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Aug 13, 2024

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

ID: W000804

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PACADA, OK
$3,300
Jun 17, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
PACADA, OK
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
4
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Feb 8, 2024
5
KEHOE, MICHAEL PATRICK
IndividualRICHMOND, VA
$13,200
Jun 2, 2023
6
GIFFORD, BILLY
ALTRIA GROUP INC. β€’ CEO
IndividualMIDLOTHIAN, VA
$6,600
Sep 26, 2023
7
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
PAYNE INC β€’ CEO
IndividualFREDERICKSBURG, VA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
8
CASEY, ARTHUR S.
CASEY AUTO GROUP β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualNEWPORT NEWS, VA
$6,600
Mar 29, 2023
9
PAYNE, DANIEL E.
PAYNE INC β€’ CEO
IndividualFREDERICKSBURG, VA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
10
KANTNER, CHRIS
UKROP'S FOOD GROUP β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualRICHMOND, VA
$6,600
Jan 12, 2024

Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

ID: B001315

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 13, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
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LABORERS LOCAL 397 PAC
OrganizationEDWARDSVILLE, IL
$500
Jul 22, 2024
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PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 553
OrganizationEAST ALTON, IL
$500
Jul 26, 2024
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LABORERS LOCAL 397 PAC
OrganizationEDWARDSVILLE, IL
$500
Oct 8, 2024
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PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 553
OrganizationEAST ALTON, IL
$500
Oct 8, 2024
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FISHER, CYNTHIA
PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORG β€’ CHAIRMAN
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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MURPHY, JAMES
INVENERGY LLC β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualBARRINGTON, IL
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
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NELSON, REED C.
NELSON AND NELSON β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualCOLLINSVILLE, IL
$3,300
Oct 9, 2024
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NI, PIN
WANXIANG AMERICA CORPORATION β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualSOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024

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

ID: G000600

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

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Total contributions: $114,600

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Telecommunicationsconfidence 0.70

    The bill mentions the infrastructure sector, including telecommunications, and the need for workers with technical skills (Whereas clause about 1,700,000 workers leaving jobs supporting the infrastructure sector).

  • +Labor Unionsconfidence 0.60

    The bill encourages educators, school counselors, and administrators to promote career and technical education, which may benefit labor unions by developing a skilled workforce (Section 4).

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 12 contributions
    • HILFERTY, DANIEL$3,300
    • WATSON, DAVE$2,000
    • HUNT, MICHELLE$500
    • DALICANDRO, JOHN$500
    • DICKINSON, LINDSEY$500

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