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Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-850| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (3)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Emily Randall (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating November 8, 2025 , as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day" across the United States. This date commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation focused on expanding postsecondary access and success, particularly for low-income and first-generation students. The resolution emphasizes the critical role of programs established by the Act, such as the Federal TRIO programs and the Federal Pell Grant program, in supporting these historically excluded students. It defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree and acknowledges the unique academic, financial, and social barriers they often face. The resolution further notes that first-generation students constitute a significant portion of college enrollees and contribute substantially to the future workforce. Ultimately, the House of Representatives urges all people to celebrate this day, recognize the important contributions of first-generation college students, and honor the enduring legacy of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and its foundational programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-785
Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1601
Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-854
Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Oct 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Nov 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-496
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-785
    Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1601
    Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-854
    Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • October 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • November 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-496
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Education

Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-850| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating November 8, 2025 , as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day" across the United States. This date commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation focused on expanding postsecondary access and success, particularly for low-income and first-generation students. The resolution emphasizes the critical role of programs established by the Act, such as the Federal TRIO programs and the Federal Pell Grant program, in supporting these historically excluded students. It defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree and acknowledges the unique academic, financial, and social barriers they often face. The resolution further notes that first-generation students constitute a significant portion of college enrollees and contribute substantially to the future workforce. Ultimately, the House of Representatives urges all people to celebrate this day, recognize the important contributions of first-generation college students, and honor the enduring legacy of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and its foundational programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-785
Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1601
Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-854
Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Oct 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Nov 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-496
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-785
    Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1601
    Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-854
    Expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • October 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • November 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-496
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (3)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Emily Randall (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted