A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 496

119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Nov 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Marshall

R - KS

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution supports designating November 8, 2025 as National First-Generation College Celebration Day, honoring the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It recognizes the 54% of college students who are first in their families to pursue higher education and the programs that support them.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating November 8, 2025 as National First-Generation College Celebration Day, honoring the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It recognizes the 54% of college students who are first in their families to pursue higher education and the programs that support them.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates November 8 as First-Generation College Celebration Day
Honors anniversary of Higher Education Act of 1965
Recognizes that 54% of current college students are first-generation
Celebrates TRIO programs and Pell Grants that support these students
Encourages recognition of first-generation students' contributions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

First-generation college students would receive national recognition and visibility. Higher education institutions would be encouraged to celebrate and support first-gen students. The designation raises awareness of programs like TRIO and Pell Grants that help underrepresented students access college.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Family relationships

Higher education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

496, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-496