Proposal:A resolution recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month".

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	SRES 28
Type of Legislation	Senate Resolution
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

This resolution recognizes (1) January 2019 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.

It acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement and self-confidence, supports young people in setting career goals and expanding social capital, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves positive outcomes, and strengthens communities.

The resolution expresses support for (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.

Bill Title

A resolution recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month".

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S659; text: CR S591-592)
• 2019-01-24: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S659; text: CR S591-592)
• 2019-01-24: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.