A resolution 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 Future Farmers of America Federal charter.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 89

119th Congress

A resolution 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 Future Farmers of America Federal charter.

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

Introduced:Feb 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd C. Young

Senator

Republican

IN

Cosponsors

51

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This resolution designates February 15-22, 2025 as National FFA Week, recognizing the organization in developing future leaders. It celebrates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America (which served Black students until merging with FFA in 1965) and the 75th anniversary of the FFA federal charter.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136-1137)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates February 15-22, 2025 as National FFA Week, recognizing the organization in developing future leaders. It celebrates the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America (which served Black students until merging with FFA in 1965) 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 February 15-22, 2025, as 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
Celebrates 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America
Commemorates 75th anniversary of FFA federal charter
Recognizes FFA role in developing agricultural leaders
Honors history of agricultural youth education

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

FFA members and agricultural education programs would receive national recognition. The resolution also acknowledges the previously segregated history of agricultural education and the integration of NFA and FFA in 1965.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural education

Commemorative events and holidays

Employment and training programs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

89, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution 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 Future Farmers of America Federal charter.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-89