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This resolution raises the visibility of 4‑H and Cooperative Extension—potentially benefiting youth participation and local partners—but is symbolic only and does not provide funding, risking distraction from other youth programs.
Children and youth gain greater public recognition of 4‑H programs, which may increase participation and access to hands‑on learning in science, agriculture, health, and civic engagement.
Volunteers and Cooperative Extension partners receive federal recognition that can boost public awareness and local support for Extension services and 4‑H activities.
The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not provide direct funding, programmatic changes, or new services for Americans.
Highlighting 4‑H without new resources could draw public attention and political support away from other youth programs that also seek federal help.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Designates October 5–11, 2025 as National 4‑H Week and formally recognizes 4‑H’s nationwide youth development work and partnerships.
Declares the week of October 5–11, 2025, as National 4‑H Week and formally recognizes the 4‑H youth development organization for its role in youth leadership, hands‑on learning in health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement. The resolution notes 4‑H’s reach—nearly 6 million young people served, about 500,000 volunteers, roughly 3,500 professionals, delivery through the Cooperative Extension System at more than 110 land‑grant colleges and universities, and partnerships with USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National 4‑H Council. The measure is a non‑binding, ceremonial recognition that expresses the Senate’s support and praise for 4‑H’s work; it does not create new programs, authorize spending, or impose requirements on federal, state, or local governments.
Introduced October 6, 2025 by John Boozman · Last progress October 6, 2025