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

USA119th CongressSRES-496| Senate 
| Updated: 11/10/2025
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (9)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025 , as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." This date commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a landmark law focused on increasing postsecondary education access for students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students. A first-generation college student is defined as an individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree. The resolution highlights that first-generation students, who currently comprise 54 percent of all college students, often face additional academic, financial, and social challenges. It acknowledges the critical role of programs like the Federal TRIO programs and Pell Grants , established by the Higher Education Act, in helping these students access and succeed in higher education. The Senate urges all people in the United States to celebrate this day, recognize the important role first-generation college students play in developing the future workforce, and celebrate the foundational Act and its supportive programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-437
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-903
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Oct 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-850
Submitted in House
Nov 10, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 10, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-437
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-903
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • October 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-850
    Submitted in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 10, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)


  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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

USA119th CongressSRES-496| Senate 
| Updated: 11/10/2025
This resolution expresses support for designating November 8, 2025 , as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day." This date commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a landmark law focused on increasing postsecondary education access for students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students. A first-generation college student is defined as an individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree. The resolution highlights that first-generation students, who currently comprise 54 percent of all college students, often face additional academic, financial, and social challenges. It acknowledges the critical role of programs like the Federal TRIO programs and Pell Grants , established by the Higher Education Act, in helping these students access and succeed in higher education. The Senate urges all people in the United States to celebrate this day, recognize the important role first-generation college students play in developing the future workforce, and celebrate the foundational Act and its supportive programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-437
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-903
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Oct 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-850
Submitted in House
Nov 10, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 10, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)
Nov 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-437
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2021, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-903
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2024, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".


  • October 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-850
    Submitted in House


  • November 10, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 10, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)


  • November 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (9)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

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  • Enacted
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