Expressing support for designating November 2025 as "National Career Development Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 896

119th Congress

Expressing support for designating November 2025 as "National Career Development Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederica S. Wilson

Representative

Democratic

FL-24

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill expresses support for designating November 2025 as 'National Career Development Month'. It recognizes the importance of career development programs in helping people find jobs that match their skills and interests, and in supporting the US workforce and economy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expresses support for designating November 2025 as 'National Career Development Month'. It recognizes the importance of career development programs in helping people find jobs that match their skills and interests, and in supporting the US workforce and economy.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and Germany and the strong ties between the populations and governments. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expresses support for designating November 2025 as 'National Career Development Month'
Recognizes that career development programs help people prepare for skilled professions and find jobs that match their abilities
Acknowledges that career development assistance is valuable for workers and job seekers, with 85% of Americans finding it valuable but only 13% having used it
Encourages workers, students, educators, and others to celebrate and promote career development activities
Aims to support the US workforce and economy through effective career development

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would raise awareness of the importance of career development resources and encourage more workers and job seekers to utilize them. This could lead to better job matches, higher employment, and a more productive US workforce. The bill would particularly benefit students, unemployed or underemployed workers, and others searching for career direction.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

896, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for designating November 2025 as "National Career Development Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-896