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S.Res. 28 · 116th Congress

A resolution recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month".

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 24, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Jan 24, 2019

This resolution recognizes (1) January 2019 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Jan 24, 2019

This resolution recognizes (1) January 2019 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.

It acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement and self-confidence, supports young people in setting career goals and expanding social capital, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves positive outcomes, and strengthens communities.

The resolution expresses support for (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month".

Latest action (Jan 24, 2019): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S659; text: CR S591-592)

Policy area: Education · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 24, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Jan 24, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Jan 24, 2019

No recorded floor vote found.