A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/89
Last Updated: June 23, 2025

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136-1137)

February 21, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. SRES 89, the "National FFA Week" resolution. Because what this country really needs is a week-long celebration of Future Farmers of America.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to stroke the egos of politicians and FFA lobbyists while pretending to support agriculture education. The objective? To waste taxpayer time and resources on a meaningless resolution that accomplishes nothing tangible.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it's all fluff and no substance. It doesn't change any existing laws or regulations. Just a feel-good exercise in self-congratulation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The National FFA Organization, its members, and the politicians who sponsored this bill to curry favor with agricultural interests. Oh, and let's not forget the taxpayers who foot the bill for this legislative farce.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't create a single job, improve agriculture education, or increase food production. It's a PR stunt, plain and simple. The only impact will be on the politicians' résumés, where they can proudly claim to have "supported" something as vacuous as National FFA Week.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a bad case of "Legislative Attention Deficit Disorder" (LADD). Symptoms include a lack of focus, an inability to tackle real problems, and a tendency to waste time on trivialities. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong critical thinking regimen, and a commitment to actual policy-making rather than empty gestures.

Prognosis: This bill will pass with flying colors, because who wouldn't want to support something as innocuous-sounding as National FFA Week? But don't be fooled – it's just another example of the legislative equivalent of a participation trophy.

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$95,478
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$39,278
Committees
$0
Individuals
$56,200

No PAC contributions found

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PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
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$3,300
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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
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TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF NORTH DAKOTA
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$3,300
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$10,000
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SHUBLAK, MARK I.
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MCLEAN, SUZZY
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MCLEAN, TERRENCE
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BESSENT, SCOTT K.
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PATRICELLI, ROBERT E.
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ANDREESSEN, MARC L.
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$6,600
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BRALY, DOUGLAS A. MR.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
4
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
5
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
6
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
7
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
8
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

ID: H000601

Top Contributors

10

1
WELDON
Organization WESTFIELD, NJ
$1,000
Mar 22, 2024
2
CARTER, JOY
AIRTECH INT'L SALES
Individual HENDERSONVILLE, TN
$13,200
Jan 2, 2024
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FULLER, CHRIS
TRANSCARD OWNER
Individual CHATTANOOGA, TN
$10,410
Aug 18, 2023
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RADER, SALLY
CHILDREN'S CLINIC OF NASHVILLE NURSE PRACTICTIONER
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$9,400
Mar 10, 2023
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HALBOWER, JULIE MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NAPLES, FL
$9,400
Jun 24, 2024
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HALBOWER, MATTHEW
PENTWATER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CEO
Individual NAPLES, FL
$9,400
Jun 24, 2024
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JOHNSON, CHARLES B. MR.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$9,400
May 16, 2024
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LES, JASON
RIOT PLATFORMS INC. CEO
Individual COSTA MESA, CA
$9,400
Jul 13, 2024
9
MASIERO, THOMAS
ABG ENERGY LLC CEO
Individual PALL MALL, TN
$9,400
Jul 16, 2024
10
PRESTON, TAYLOR
EVELYN CAPITAL MANAGING PARTNER
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$9,400
Jul 28, 2024

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

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OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WACO, TX
$3,300
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
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KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLC ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual LITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
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NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT OWNER
Individual ROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

ID: J000312

Top Contributors

10

1
VECELLIO, LEO A. JR.
SELF-EMPLOYED CORP EXEC
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$13,200
Jun 1, 2023
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HASLAM, JAMES A. II
PILOT FLYING J CHAIRMAN
Individual KNOXVILLE, TN
$13,200
Jun 28, 2023
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MCCLUNG, RICHARD E.
RETIRED RETIRED
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$13,200
Jun 30, 2023
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MILLER, CHRISTOPHER D.
DUTCH MILLER KIA OWNER
Individual HUNTINGTON, WV
$13,200
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WAY, GLENN MR.
CHARTER ONE FOUNDER
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$10,000
Oct 18, 2023
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BUNN, JAMES O.
SELF-EMPLOYED MINING ENGINEER
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
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CORRIGAN, FREDRIC W.
Individual EDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
8
ERICKSON, KRISTINE S. MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual EDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
9
ERICKSON, RONALD A. MR.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual EDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
10
KROLL, MARK W. DR.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ADJUNCT FULL PROFESSOR
Individual CRYSTAL BAY, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 6, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Sep 13, 2023
3
ISEMAN, HENRY
PENTA MEDICAL RECYCLING PRESIDENT
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$8,300
Apr 18, 2023
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
BIG STILL LIQUORS PARTNER
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
LEIDER ENTERPRISES INC DIRECTOR
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
8
WAGNER, KAREN E.
DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 13, 2023
9
WAGNER, KAREN E.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 26, 2023
10
ISEMAN, HENRY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Apr 19, 2023

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

ID: D000618

Top Contributors

10

1
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD NATI
Organization PABLO, MT
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
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Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$5,000
Jun 18, 2024
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BLUECHIP FINANCIAL
Organization BELCOURT, ND
$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
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HPUL PROJECT OPERATION
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
6
SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
Organization SUQUAMISH, WA
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
7
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
Organization LIVINGSTON, TX
$2,500
Oct 31, 2024
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 5, 2024
9
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Jun 20, 2024
10
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$765
Oct 17, 2023

Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

ID: B001303

Top Contributors

10

1
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
Organization BRENTWOOD, TN
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
3
POMO BAND OF THE HABEMOTOLEL INDIANS
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
May 17, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization MADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
5
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization MADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
6
THE DANIEL INITIATIVE, LLC
Organization STAFFORD, VA
$3,300
Jul 24, 2023
7
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$2,500
Sep 30, 2024
8
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
Organization BRENTWOOD, TN
$2,300
Dec 15, 2023
9
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,000
Mar 31, 2024
10
1634 ASSOCIATES
Organization PHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2023

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

ID: T000476

Top Contributors

10

1
SASTRY, ASHWANI
SUNRISE VASCULAR PHYSICIAN
Individual ORLANDO, FL
$3,400
Dec 12, 2024
2
AGARWAL, SAJJAN K
GREENHAWK CORPORATION CEO
Individual CARY, NC
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
3
ALLYN, JILL
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Individual ESTERO, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
4
BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
5
BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
6
BIELEN, RICHARD J
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual MOUNTAIN BRK, AL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
7
BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
8
BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
9
BRAND, MARTIN
BLACKSTONE FINANCE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
10
CAMERON, WILLIAM H
CAMERON MANAGMENT PRESIDENT
Individual WILMINGTON, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

ID: C001113

Top Contributors

10

1
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE TRIBE
Organization LAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
2
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$2,500
Dec 20, 2023
3
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
Organization LIVINGSTON, TX
$1,500
Oct 2, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Apr 26, 2024
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 11, 2023
6
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
Organization OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Sep 18, 2024
7
MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT
Organization UNCASVILLE, CT
$1,000
Aug 12, 2024
8
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$550
Oct 2, 2023
9
LONGTIN, LUANN
Individual POTOMAC, MD
$17,325
Jun 30, 2024
10
SLIFKA, ROSALYN
Individual WALTHAM, MA
$5,800
Jun 30, 2024

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

ID: R000584

Top Contributors

10

1
CRW RESOURCES
Organization COEUR D ALENE, ID
$1,000
Feb 29, 2024
2
JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE
Organization SEQUIM, WA
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023
3
BUSH CREEK 23 LLC
Organization VENTURA, CA
$1,000
Sep 30, 2023
4
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 5, 2024
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GVS PROPERTIES LLC
Organization WOODY CREEK, CO
$570
Aug 1, 2023
6
GVS PROPERTIES LLC
Organization WOODY CREEK, CO
$200
Aug 1, 2023
7
SNELL, PETER
ARBELLA CAPITAL REAL EATATE
Individual ARLINGTON, VA
$5,000
May 8, 2024
8
KAYALI, ZEID
SELF PHYSICIAN
Individual PASADENA, CA
$3,500
Feb 9, 2023
9
MOORE, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LAS VEGAS, NV
$3,435
Nov 19, 2024
10
KTELEH, TAREK
RHEUMATOLOGY DOCTOR
Individual FISHERS, IN
$3,300
Dec 23, 2024

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