A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2024 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6489-6850)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 922 (S.Res.922) from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution expressing support for designating October 2024 as "National Co-Op Month." The resolution commends the cooperative business model and recognizes the contributions of member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who utilize cooperatives to positively impact the economy and society. The resolution does not include legislative provisions or funding and serves as a formal acknowledgment and celebration of cooperatives.
S.Res.922 is a symbolic resolution supporting National Co-Op Month in October 2024, recognizing the cooperative business model's role in economic and social contributions without creating binding legal obligations.
- The resolution supports the designation of October 2024 as National Co-Op Month.
- It commends the cooperative business model and its positive impact on the economy and society.
- The resolution acknowledges various stakeholders including member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners involved in cooperatives.
- The resolution is non-binding and does not authorize funding or regulatory changes.
- It was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation but ultimately failed or expired.
['Cooperative businesses and their member-owners', 'Employees working within cooperatives', 'Farmers and ranchers utilizing cooperative models', 'Practitioners and advocates of cooperative business models', 'The broader economy and society through cooperative contributions']
['As a non-binding resolution, there are no direct implementation or funding requirements.', "The resolution's impact is largely symbolic, which may limit tangible outcomes or policy changes.", 'No enforcement mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.']
The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It aligns with ongoing recognition efforts for cooperative business models but did not advance to passage and is currently classified as failed or expired. The resolution falls within the Commerce policy area and reflects congressional interest in cooperative enterprises without proposing legislative mandates.
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['Increased public awareness and recognition of cooperative business models during National Co-Op Month.', 'Potential encouragement for cooperative businesses and stakeholders through formal congressional acknowledgment.', 'Possible influence on future legislative or policy discussions related to cooperatives.']
As a non-binding Senate resolution, S.Res.922 does not create legal obligations or funding mandates, limiting its direct policy impact. Transparency considerations focus on tracking symbolic congressional support for cooperative enterprises and monitoring any subsequent legislative proposals that may build on this recognition. The resolution's failure to advance suggests limited legislative momentum during the 118th Congress.
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