S.Res. 496 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Nov 10, 2025, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates national day to celebrate first-generation college students
This resolution expresses support for setting aside November 8, 2025, as a day to celebrate first-generation college students—those who are the first in their families to attend college. It's a ceremonial recognition meant to honor their achievements.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation without direct legal effects on everyday life. It creates a day for recognizing first-generation college students and their accomplishments, but doesn't change laws or require any specific action.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Nov 10, 2025)
This resolution expresses support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as National First-Generation College Celebration Day.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 496
RESOLUTION
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) · Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 10, 2025: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)”