The bill
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
HRES. 115, 119th Congress β read as touching Telecommunications.
Sponsored by
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
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The bill
HRES. 115, 119th Congress β read as touching Telecommunications.
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The money
30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H510)
February 5, 2025
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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.
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Congress 119 β’ 2024 Election Cycle
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.
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).
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).
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 2022βpresent cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.