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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H. Res. 401 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 401
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 8, 2025
Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Stevens, Mrs. McBath,
and Ms. Bonamici) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of SkillsUSA.
Whereas May 8, 2025, marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of SkillsUSA,
the Nation's largest workforce development organization for students,
dedicated to preparing America's skilled workforce;
Whereas, since its inception on May 8, 1965, SkillsUSA has remained committed to
empowering students through career and technical education (CTE),
forging strong partnerships among education, government, business, and
industry to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in high-
skill and in-demand careers;
Whereas career and technical education bridges the gap between classroom
learning and workplace needs, serving as the backbone of a well-trained
and educated workforce that strengthens business and industry, drives
innovation, and sustains national and global economic leadership;
Whereas SkillsUSA's Framework, focusing on personal skills, workplace skills,
and technical skills grounded in rigorous academics, ensures that
students develop the competencies needed to excel as leaders in their
careers, schools, and communities;
Whereas, through career and technical education, students gain real-world
experience that leads to further educational opportunities,
apprenticeships, and meaningful employment in sectors of the American
economy critical to the Nation's future;
Whereas the collaborative partnerships between career and technical educators,
business leaders, and industry partners fuel economic development by
equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to be
successful in careers poised for substantial growth in the years ahead;
Whereas SkillsUSA serves more than 440,000 students annually across middle
schools, high schools, and college and postsecondary institutions,
preparing them to become high-performing, skilled professionals who will
lead America's workforce in shaping the industries of today and
tomorrow;
Whereas, as the Nation's largest workforce development organization for
students, SkillsUSA continues to lead the charge in closing the Nation's
skills gap, ensuring career readiness, and strengthening America's
talent pipeline; and
Whereas SkillsUSA's ``Drive to 65'' strategic plan is charting a bold course for
the future, expanding access, advancing workforce development
initiatives, and reinforcing the organization's commitment to preparing
students for the evolving demands of the workforce: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary of the
founding of SkillsUSA;
(2) encourages students, parents, families, educators,
school-based professionals, employers, and other critical
stakeholders to recognize and support the mission of SkillsUSA
in empowering students to become skilled professionals, career-
ready leaders, and responsible community members; and
(3) recognizes the critical role SkillsUSA has in
strengthening access to and opportunities within career and
technical education that develop America's future workforce.
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Submitted in House
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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