Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1517 proposes to express support for designating the week of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week." The resolution aims to recognize and promote the 4-H youth development organization during this specified week. The bill was referred to the House Committees on Education and the Workforce and Agriculture for consideration but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired.
H.Res. 1517 sought to officially recognize National 4-H Week in October 2024 but did not pass out of committee and expired without becoming law.
- The resolution designates October 7-12, 2024, as National 4-H Week.
- It was referred to two House committees with jurisdiction over education, workforce, and agriculture issues.
- The bill did not advance beyond committee and is listed as failed or expired.
['4-H youth development organization', 'Youth participants and volunteers involved in 4-H programs', 'Agricultural and educational communities connected to 4-H']
['No funding or enforcement mechanisms are included, so the designation is symbolic.', 'The resolution’s impact depends on subsequent actions by committees and Congress, which did not occur.', 'Lack of detailed provisions may limit measurable outcomes or accountability.']
This resolution falls within the Agriculture and Food policy area and was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress. It was referred to relevant committees but did not proceed to a vote or enactment. Such resolutions are often used to recognize organizations or causes symbolically without creating binding obligations.
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['Increased public awareness and support for 4-H programs during the designated week.', 'Potential for local and state organizations to hold events or activities recognizing National 4-H Week.', 'Possible encouragement of youth participation in agricultural and educational programs.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not create new legal obligations or funding. Oversight considerations include monitoring whether the designation leads to meaningful engagement or support for 4-H programs. Transparency about committee actions and reasons for the bill's failure to advance would aid public understanding.
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