A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/96
Last Updated: July 1, 2025

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

ID: C001035

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1359; text: CR S1358)

February 25, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the United States Senate. SRES 96: a resolution that's about as substantial as a participation trophy.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to designate a week in February as "Public Schools Week." Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the fate of public education hangs in the balance, and this resolution will single-handedly solve all the problems plaguing our schools. The objectives are clear: to make politicians look like they care about education without actually doing anything meaningful.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it's nothing more than a feel-good statement with zero teeth. It's a press release masquerading as legislation. The Senate is essentially saying, "Hey, we love public schools! Let's give them a week!" without committing to any actual support or reform.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the politicians who sponsored this bill and their constituents, who will no doubt be impressed by this empty gesture. Teachers, students, and parents might get a warm fuzzy feeling from this resolution, but it won't put food on the table or improve the quality of education.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact is zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will not increase funding for public schools, reduce class sizes, or improve teacher training. It won't address the systemic issues plaguing our education system, such as inequality, lack of resources, and bureaucratic inefficiency. The only implication is that politicians will continue to pretend they care about education while doing nothing to actually fix it.

In medical terms, this bill is a classic case of " Legislative Lip Service Syndrome" (LLSS). Symptoms include empty rhetoric, meaningless gestures, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for hypocrisy, and a willingness to call out politicians on their BS.

Diagnosis: SRES 96 is a terminal case of LLSS, and the prognosis is poor. The patient (public education) will continue to suffer from neglect and underfunding while politicians pat themselves on the back for doing nothing.

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$95,490
23 donors
PACs
$1,000
Organizations
$6,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$87,890
1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$1,000
1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600

No committee contributions found

1
SILBEY, ALEXANDER
1 transaction
$6,600
2
ARNOLD, LAURA
1 transaction
$6,600
3
READ, KURT
2 transactions
$6,600
4
COATES, CHRIS
2 transactions
$6,600
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CROTTY, THOMAS
2 transactions
$6,600
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YOUNGMAN, ANDREW
2 transactions
$6,600
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BUFFALOE, STEPHANIE
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$6,600
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EGGE, LESLIE
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$6,600
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TURKISH, JASON
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$3,300
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ARNOLD, JOHN
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CHISHOLM, ROBERT
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$3,300
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PRESTON-WERNER, THERESA
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KAUFMAN, JOSHUA
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$3,000
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ALVARADO, ESMERALDA
1 transaction
$1,798
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DILLON, CONNOR
1 transaction
$1,798
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EURIN, BRAD G
1 transaction
$1,798
20
JONES, LESLIE
1 transaction
$1,798
21
MARSHALL, BRENDA
1 transaction
$1,798

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

ID: R000122

Top Contributors

10

1
KHAMIEES, MOHAMMAD D.
SELF-EMPLOYED PHYSICIAN
Individual CUMBERLAND, RI
$3,300
May 7, 2023
2
MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA WIRELESS CEO
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
3
MEZZALINGUA, JOHN
JMA WIRELESS CEO
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
4
MEZZALINGUA, KIM
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
5
MEZZALINGUA, KIM
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SKANEATELES, NY
$3,300
Apr 8, 2024
6
GRANIERI, ROBERT A.
JANE STREET CAPITAL MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
7
GRANIERI, ROBERT A.
JANE STREET CAPITAL MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
8
BOYCE, KATHARINE
KRBR CONSULTING PRESIDENT
Individual ALEXANDRIA, VA
$2,900
Mar 28, 2023
9
SLOANE, CANDACE LAPIDUS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual NEEDHAM, MA
$2,900
Mar 22, 2024
10
BONDERMAN, DAVID
TEXAS PACIFIC GROUP FOUNDER
Individual FORT WORTH, TX
$2,500
Feb 27, 2023

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

ID: K000384

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,300
Jun 18, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 26, 2023
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
5
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
6
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$1,000
Oct 15, 2024
7
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 29, 2023
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Oct 25, 2023
9
STONEHALL FARM
Organization THE PLAINS, VA
$500
Jun 30, 2024
10
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Oct 25, 2023

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

ID: H001042

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Jun 15, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 30, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,500
Nov 1, 2023
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MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$2,000
Jul 7, 2023
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$1,700
Jun 15, 2023
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
May 23, 2024
7
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$800
Nov 1, 2023
8
TONIO BURGOS & ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY, LLC
Organization NEW YORK, NY
$500
May 18, 2023
9
CHUAN, JOHANNA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual HONOLULU, HI
$3,400
Jun 9, 2024
10
MINATOISHI, LORRAINE REIKO
AEPAC PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Individual HONOLULU, HI
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

ID: K000383

Top Contributors

10

1
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY
Organization ST. MARY'S CITY, MD
$750
Sep 25, 2024
2
2120 SEA ISLAND LLC
Organization RIVER FOREST, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
May 22, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,000
Mar 29, 2024
5
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,300
May 22, 2024
6
BROTT, DALE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual UNIONTOWN, OH
$3,300
Jan 27, 2024
7
BROTT, WENDY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual UNIONTOWN, OH
$3,300
Jan 27, 2024
8
LEWIS, TOPPER
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual JUPITER, FL
$3,300
Oct 3, 2024
9
KEITH, DEMATTEIS
ACCOUNTANT SELF-EMPLOYED
Individual MANHASSET, NY
$2,113
Jun 10, 2024
10
DALE, BROTT
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual UNIONTOWN, OH
$2,000
Sep 25, 2024

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

1
OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
2
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
3
KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLC ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
4
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Apr 15, 2024
5
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
8
CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
9
JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual LITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
10
NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT OWNER
Individual ROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

ID: D000563

Top Contributors

10

1
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$1,700
Mar 29, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 17, 2024
3
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$800
Mar 29, 2024
4
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
May 28, 2024
5
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
Jun 4, 2024
6
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
May 29, 2024
7
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
Jun 4, 2024
8
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
9
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
10
CHOWDHURY, SHUVRO
BOWERY ENGINE ENGINEER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

ID: V000128

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 3, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Apr 25, 2024
3
BROE, PATRICK
FOUNDER BROE GROUP
Individual DENVER, CO
$5,000
Sep 17, 2024
4
BROE, PAULA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual DENVER, CO
$5,000
Sep 17, 2024
5
FUSTOK, OMAR
SELF EMPLOYED HEALTHCARE
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 6, 2024
6
HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.
HUSAIN LAW ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
7
HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.
HUSAIN LAW ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
8
JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID
TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE
Individual BEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024
9
JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID
TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS REAL ESTATE
Individual BEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024
10
JAVED, MUHAMMAD TAHIR
RICELAND HEALTHCARE CEO
Individual BEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

ID: S001181

Top Contributors

10

1
TILT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LLC
Organization PLYMOUTH, MI
$250
Feb 6, 2024
2
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$6,600
Dec 12, 2024
3
HAWASH, NOUR
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$6,600
Dec 23, 2024
4
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
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HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
6
HAWASH, SAFA
ACCLIVITY LLC BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
7
HAWASH, SAFA
ACCLIVITY LLC BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
8
JONDY, JENAN
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual FLUSHING, MI
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024
9
KANDIL, MARIAM
SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024
10
KANDIL, MARIAM
SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

ID: H001076

Top Contributors

10

1
WOODS, ANDREW L.
LIBERTY PARTNERS GROUP ATTORNEY
Individual FORT MYERS, FL
$4,300
Jun 29, 2023
2
WOODS, ANDREW L.
Individual FORT MYERS, FL
$3,900
Jul 12, 2023
3
BEKENSTEIN, ANITA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WAYLAND, MA
$3,300
Oct 4, 2023
4
BEKENSTEIN, JOSH
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual WAYLAND, MA
$3,300
Oct 4, 2023
5
HUNTER, DANIEL
SELF-EMPLOYED PLAYWRIGHT & TEACHER
Individual CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Dec 6, 2023
6
KLARMAN, SETH
THE BAUPOST GROUP CEO
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
7
SCHWARTZ, GABRIEL
DAVIDSON KEMPNER INVESTMENT MANAGER
Individual BROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
Oct 16, 2023
8
SWINDELL, C. DAVID
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Oct 10, 2023
9
KORN, WILLIAM T.
NSRA RADIOLOGIST
Individual WABAN, MA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
10
KORN, WILLIAM T.
NSRA RADIOLOGIST
Individual WABAN, MA
$3,300
Mar 29, 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
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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

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