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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2026, through February 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".

USA119th CongressHJRES-148| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution expresses congressional support for designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week." The resolution seeks to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of school counselors to the success of students across the nation's elementary and secondary schools. It highlights their vital role in guiding students through academic, social-emotional, and career development, ensuring they are college and career ready, and aware of financial aid opportunities. School counselors are instrumental in helping students navigate various challenges, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, and trauma, while also promoting equitable opportunities for all. Despite their critical impact, the resolution notes concerns about high student-to-counselor ratios and budget cuts affecting counseling positions. Therefore, it encourages the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, fostering greater awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-84
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-42
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4, 2019, through February 8, 2019, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-70
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 7, 2022, through February 11, 2022, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-22
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2021, through February 5, 2021, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-112
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-28
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-723
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-108
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week".
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-84
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-42
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4, 2019, through February 8, 2019, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-70
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 7, 2022, through February 11, 2022, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-22
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2021, through February 5, 2021, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-112
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-28
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-723
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-108
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • February 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • HJRES 119-32: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2026, through February 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".

USA119th CongressHJRES-148| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
This joint resolution expresses congressional support for designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week." The resolution seeks to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of school counselors to the success of students across the nation's elementary and secondary schools. It highlights their vital role in guiding students through academic, social-emotional, and career development, ensuring they are college and career ready, and aware of financial aid opportunities. School counselors are instrumental in helping students navigate various challenges, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, and trauma, while also promoting equitable opportunities for all. Despite their critical impact, the resolution notes concerns about high student-to-counselor ratios and budget cuts affecting counseling positions. Therefore, it encourages the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, fostering greater awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-84
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-42
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4, 2019, through February 8, 2019, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-70
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 7, 2022, through February 11, 2022, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-22
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2021, through February 5, 2021, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-112
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-28
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-723
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-108
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week".
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-84
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-42
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4, 2019, through February 8, 2019, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-70
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 7, 2022, through February 11, 2022, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-22
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2021, through February 5, 2021, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-112
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-28
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2023, through February 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-723
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-108
    Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week".


  • February 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HJRES 119-32: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2025, through February 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted