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 Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.

House Resolution

H.Res. 133

119th Congress

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 Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Williams

Representative

Republican

TX-25

Cosponsors

67

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This resolution supports designating February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week and celebrates the important role of the Future Farmers of America organization in developing future agricultural leaders. It also commemorates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the FFA federal charter.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week and celebrates the important role of the Future Farmers of America organization in developing future agricultural leaders. It also commemorates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the FFA federal charter.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution supports the designation of 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week
Recognizes FFA role in developing next generation of agricultural leaders
Celebrates 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America
Commemorates 75th anniversary of FFA federal charter
Honors the 1965 merger of NFA and FFA organizations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This ceremonial resolution honors the contributions of FFA and its predecessor organizations to agricultural education. It recognizes the historical significance of both FFA and New Farmers of America, which served Black students during segregation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

133, 119th Congress (2025). "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 Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-133