Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as “National 4-H Week”.
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1614, would have the U.S. House of Representatives express its support for designating October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week." It would also recognize the role of 4-H as a youth development program connected to the nation's Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture. The resolution encourages citizens to acknowledge the impact of 4-H and celebrate its work in developing young people.
The resolution affects 4-H, a youth development organization with nearly 6 million young participants nationwide, and its volunteers and professionals. It also pertains to the Cooperative Extension System, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, all of which are involved with 4-H. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Glenn Thompson and co-sponsored by several other representatives.
As this resolution has just been introduced, it has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. It has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on Agriculture for consideration. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1614 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1614, would have the U.S. House of Representatives express its support for designating October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week." It would also recognize the role of 4-H as a youth development program connected to the nation's Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture. The resolution encourages citizens to acknowledge the impact of 4-H and celebrate its work in developing young people. The resolution affects 4-H, a youth development organization with nearly 6 million young participants nationwide, and its volunteers and professionals. It also pertains to the Cooperative Extension System, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, all of which are involved with 4-H. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Glenn Thompson and co-sponsored by several other representatives. As this resolution has just been introduced, it has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. It has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on Agriculture for consideration. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.Res. 1614 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.Res. 1614 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1614?
- H.Res. 1614 was sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA15] (Republican-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1614?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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