US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal Senate Bill SR622

Caption

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the FFA's mission to enhance the educational experiences of its members, which provides opportunities for students to develop essential leadership and career readiness skills. With over a million members across 9,407 chapters in the United States, the FFA plays a significant part in agricultural education, preparing students to become informed citizens ready for both higher education and the workforce.

Summary

SR622 is a resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as 'National FFA Week'. This week aims to recognize the important role of the National FFA Organization (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) in shaping the leadership and personal growth of young individuals through agricultural education. The bill celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as an official FFA chapter, highlighting the organization's extensive history and impact across the nation.

Contention

While SR622 primarily serves as a symbolic recognition of the efforts of the FFA, it raises points of consideration regarding agricultural education's role in shaping communities. The FFA is known for influencing various discussions surrounding food production, environmental sustainability, and educating future generations about agricultural practices. The resolution, while generally supported, may face discussion on the appropriate allocation of educational resources and the emphasis placed on vocational training in the context of comprehensive education reform.

Companion Bills

US HR1073

Related Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.

Previously Filed As

US HR1073

Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.

US SR89

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.

US HR133

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 Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.

US SR213

Recognizing the week of February 21 through 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week" in Pennsylvania.

US HJR148

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2026, through February 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".

US HJR32

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

US HR63

Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

US HR0247

A resolution to declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

US HR159

Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

US SR621

A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".

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