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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Designates October 5–11, 2025 as National 4‑H Week and formally recognizes 4‑H as the youth development program delivered through the Cooperative Extension System and USDA/NIFA partnership. It encourages citizens to acknowledge 4‑H’s role in building leadership, life, and technical skills for young people and praises the program’s volunteers and professionals.
4‑H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the United States.
4‑H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders.
4‑H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 110 land‑grant colleges and universities that provides hands‑on learning in health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4‑H in collaboration with land‑grant colleges and universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and National 4‑H Council.
National 4‑H Week showcases how 4‑H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights 4‑H members in all 50 States and around the world.
Primary effects are symbolic and informational. Youth who participate in 4‑H may see increased local visibility, recruitment, and community events during the designated week. Cooperative Extension professionals, 4‑H volunteers, and affiliated community organizations can use the federal recognition for outreach and promotional efforts. Local schools, community groups, and state Extension offices may schedule activities or publicity tied to the week. There are no new funding streams, regulatory changes, or mandates for federal, state, or local agencies; the resolution does not alter program authorities or budgets.
Last progress October 6, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on October 6, 2025 by John Boozman