[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 791 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 791
Expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11,
2025, as ``National 4-H Week''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 6, 2025
Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Craig, and Mr. Bishop)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on
Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11,
2025, as ``National 4-H Week''.
Whereas 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States,
supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the United States;
Whereas 4-H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and
compassionate leaders;
Whereas 4-H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of
more than 110 land-grant colleges and universities across the United
States that provides experiences for young people to learn through
hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science,
agriculture, and civic engagement;
Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of
Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4-H in collaboration with
land-grant colleges and universities, the Cooperative Extension System,
and National 4-H Council;
Whereas National 4-H Week showcases the incredible ways 4-H provides
opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members
of 4-H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a
positive impact on other individuals;
Whereas the 4-H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals
provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4-H, helping
members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and
Whereas members of 4-H will celebrate ``National 4-H Week'' during the week of
October 5 through October 11, 2025: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``National 4-H Week'';
(2) recognizes the important role of 4-H as the youth
development program of the Nation's Cooperative Extension
System and the Department of Agriculture;
(3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the
significant impact the organization and members have made and
continue to make by empowering youth with the skills needed to
lead for a lifetime; and
(4) celebrates the work of 4-H in developing engaged,
healthy, and productive citizens who are ``Beyond Ready'' for
work and life in a world of change.
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