Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 May 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1255 is a symbolic resolution that supports designating the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week." It does not create new law, funding, or programs. Instead, it expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of the roughly 3,000,000 public school teachers in the United States, acknowledges their role in education, and cites survey data on teachers' views regarding federal education policies, funding programs, and potential reforms to the profession. The resolution formally affirms that teachers should have input in education policymaking at the federal, state, and local levels, and encourages leaders at all levels of government to engage directly with teachers on decisions affecting classrooms.
The resolution primarily affects public perception and congressional acknowledgment of teachers; it does not impose obligations, provide funding, or alter any existing statutes or programs. Teachers, school administrators, and education policymakers are the main groups referenced, though the resolution itself does not create binding requirements for any of them.
The bill was introduced on May 4, 2026, by Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) with numerous cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As a simple resolution, it would need to be considered and passed by the House to formally express this position; it does not require Senate action or the President's signature, and it does not have the force of law.
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Timeline
4 May 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1255 do?
- H.Res. 1255 is a symbolic resolution that supports designating the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week." It does not create new law, funding, or programs. Instead, it expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of the roughly 3,000,000 public school teachers in the United States, acknowledges their role in education, and cites survey data on teachers' views regarding federal education policies, funding programs, and potential reforms to the profession. The resolution formally affirms that teachers should have input in education policymaking at the federal, state, and local levels, and encourages leaders at all levels of government to engage directly with teachers on decisions affecting classrooms. The resolution primarily affects public perception and congressional acknowledgment of teachers; it does not impose obligations, provide funding, or alter any existing statutes or programs. Teachers, school administrators, and education policymakers are the main groups referenced, though the resolution itself does not create binding requirements for any of them. The bill was introduced on May 4, 2026, by Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) with numerous cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. As a simple resolution, it would need to be considered and passed by the House to formally express this position; it does not require Senate action or the President's signature, and it does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 1255 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1255. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1255?
- H.Res. 1255 was sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), with 63 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1255?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (4 May 2026).
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