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SRES 887118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".

Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Nov 18, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6460)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 887 expresses the Senate's support for designating the week of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week." The resolution was submitted, considered, and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent in the Senate. The resolution falls under the policy area of Agriculture and Food and aims to recognize and promote the 4-H youth development organization during this specified week.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 887 is a non-binding resolution that officially supports the designation of a week in October 2024 as National 4-H Week to recognize the 4-H program, passed unanimously in the Senate but has since expired without further legislative action.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates October 7-12, 2024, as National 4-H Week.
  • It was agreed to by unanimous consent in the Senate without amendments.
  • The resolution is non-binding and symbolic, expressing support rather than creating enforceable law.
Who Benefits?

['4-H youth development organization', 'Youth participants in 4-H programs', 'Agricultural and educational communities involved with 4-H']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable obligations.', 'No implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', 'The resolution expired without further legislative action, limiting its formal impact.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress as a symbolic gesture to recognize the 4-H program. It did not advance to the House or receive further legislative consideration, resulting in its expiration. Such resolutions are common for recognizing organizations or causes without creating binding law.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The designation of National 4-H Week may increase public awareness and support for 4-H programs.', 'Symbolic recognition could encourage local and state organizations to hold events or activities related to 4-H during the designated week.', 'The resolution may serve as a precedent for future symbolic recognitions of youth and agricultural programs.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This resolution is a symbolic, non-binding expression of support without funding or regulatory impact. Transparency considerations include the clear communication that the resolution does not create enforceable obligations or allocate resources. The expiration status indicates no further legislative action was taken, which is typical for such resolutions. No full bill text is available, limiting detailed analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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