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Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
Cosponsors
42
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 23, 2026

Bill Summary

Recognizes April as Community College Month to celebrate the role of community colleges in providing higher education and workforce training. Declares the importance of community colleges in supporting the Nation's economic prosperity.

Sponsored By

Joe Courtney
Democrat · Connecticut · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 23, 2026
  2. Apr 23, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

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    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

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    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

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    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This resolution affects community colleges and their students by promoting awareness of the institutions' contributions to higher education and workforce development. It also indirectly affects the broader economy by acknowledging the role of community colleges in sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
43backers
  • Democratic38
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 12%

Documents

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Cosponsors (42)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicEducation
CommitteeOversight and Government Reform Committee
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.