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H.J.Res. 84: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".

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H.J.Res. 84: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".

116th Congress · introduced 2020-01-30 · Education · Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E120)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2020-01-30 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E120) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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What does this mean?

Official title

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".

Plain summary

This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2020, through February 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] · 11 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Adam Smith (D-WA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] reported raising $1.9 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (2)
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong116-hjres84 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116