Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 1063

119th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Thompson

R - PA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

This resolution recognizes and celebrates 'Career and Technical Education Month,' highlighting the importance of vocational training programs that prepare students for skilled careers in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and construction. Rather than changing law, it's a symbolic statement from Congress expressing support for educational pathways that don't require a traditional four-year college degree.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

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This resolution recognizes and celebrates 'Career and Technical Education Month,' highlighting the importance of vocational training programs that prepare students for skilled careers in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and construction. Rather than changing law, it's a symbolic statement from Congress expressing support for educational pathways that don't require a traditional four-year college degree.

Bill Number: 1063
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Labor and Employment

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Fact Sheet

Title: Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill Number: 1063
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This resolution recognizes and celebrates 'Career and Technical Education Month,' highlighting the importance of vocational training programs that prepare students for skilled careers in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and construction. Rather than changing law, it's a symbolic st

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes and celebrates 'Career and Technical Education Month,' highlighting the importance of vocational training programs that prepare students for skilled careers in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and construction. Rather than changing law, it's a symbolic statement from Congress expressing support for educational pathways that don't require a traditional four-year college degree.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Honors career and technical education (CTE) programs that teach job-ready skills in high-demand industries
Recognizes that not all students follow the traditional college path, and celebrates alternative routes to good-paying careers
Symbolically supports educators, students, and programs focused on vocational training and workforce development
Does not create new programs or funding—it's a non-binding resolution expressing Congressional support for an observance month

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution has no direct policy impact since it doesn't change laws or allocate funding. However, it draws attention to the value of vocational education programs that serve millions of students seeking careers in skilled trades and technical fields. By highlighting CTE programs, it may help reduce stigma around non-college career paths and encourage community support for workforce training initiatives.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1063, 119th Congress (2026). "Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1063