Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 160

119th Congress

Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gay Scanlon

Representative

Democratic

PA-5

Cosponsors

32

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution recognizes January 2025 as National Mentoring Month, acknowledging the importance of mentoring relationships and encouraging support for mentoring programs that help young people succeed.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes January 2025 as National Mentoring Month, acknowledging the importance of mentoring relationships and encouraging support for mentoring programs that help young people succeed.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes National Mentoring Month.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes January 2025 as National Mentoring Month
Acknowledges importance of mentoring relationships
Encourages support for mentoring programs
Highlights benefits of mentorship for youth
Promotes mentoring nationwide

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Mentoring programs would receive increased public recognition. Young people would be encouraged to seek mentors. Organizations could promote mentoring opportunities during the designated month.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Child care and development

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Educational guidance

Elementary and secondary education

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

160, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-160