A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 88

119th Congress

A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

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

Introduced:Feb 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

19

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. It is a commemorative resolution recognizing the importance of speech and debate education in developing critical thinking, communication skills, and civic engagement among students.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day. It is a commemorative resolution recognizing the importance of speech and debate education in developing critical thinking, communication skills, and civic engagement among students.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates March 7, 2025, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates March 7, 2025 as National Speech and Debate Education Day
Commemorative resolution with no binding legal effect
Recognizes importance of speech and debate in education
Promotes critical thinking and communication skills
Supports civic engagement through debate training
Annual recognition of forensics education programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This non-binding resolution has no direct legal or policy impact but serves to raise awareness about speech and debate education. It recognizes the role these programs play in developing communication skills, critical thinking, and civic participation. The designation may encourage schools and communities to highlight their forensics programs and could support advocacy for continued funding of speech and debate activities in educational institutions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Civics education

Commemorative events and holidays

Elementary and secondary education

Language arts

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

88, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-88