HR1254: Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1254 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2026 Mr. Graves (for himself, Mr. Bell , Mr. Cleaver , and Mr. Alford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, are-- (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it SECTION That the House of Representatives-- (1) thanks elementary and secondary school teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators by encouraging …

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Sponsors

• Sam Graves (R, HD-006) · primary sponsor
• Wesley Bell (D, HD-001)
• Emanuel Cleaver (D, HD-005)
• Mark Alford (R, HD-004)
• Shri Thanedar (D, HD-013)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2. May 4, 2026: Submitted in House

Common questions

What is HR1254?

HR1254 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

What is the status of HR1254?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1254?

Sam Graves (R, HD-006), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1254?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1254