Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Download PDFSponsored by
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
ID: T000467
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H510)
February 6, 2025
Introduced
📍 Current Status
Next: The bill will be reviewed by relevant committees who will debate, amend, and vote on it.
Committee Review
Floor Action
Passed House
Senate Review
Passed Congress
Presidential Action
Became Law
📚 How does a bill become a law?
1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.
2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.
3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.
4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
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.
Related Topics
💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
No PAC contributions found
No committee contributions found
No individual contributions found
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
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
ID: M001206
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
ID: C001059
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
ID: M001223
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
ID: C001051
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
ID: B001314
Top Contributors
10
Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
ID: D000617
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
ID: W000804
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
ID: B001315
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
ID: G000600
Top Contributors
10
Donor Network - Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
Showing 34 nodes and 45 connections
Total contributions: $100,108
Top Donors - Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Showing top 17 donors by contribution amount