SRES 89 119th Congress Senate In Progress

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.

Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136-1137) · Feb 21, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This resolution supports the designation of February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week. It also celebrates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America (NFA), which served Black vocational agriculture students in segregated public schools until NFA and FFA became one organization in 1965. The resolution also commemorates the 75th anniversary of the federal charter for the Future Farmers of America.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Independent · IN
Cosponsors (51)
Sen. CoonsSen. HagertySen. BlumenthalSen. JusticeSen. BookerSen. DainesSen. Blunt RochesterSen. TillisSen. Cortez MastoSen. Risch+41 more

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