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S.Res. 518

U.S. SenateIntroduced

Summary

S.Res. 518, a resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month", was introduced in the Senate on Nov 20, 2025 by Sen. Tina Smith (D) with 5 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Dec 3, 2025: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487).


Record

Text

S.Res. 518 has 5 co-sponsors.

sres518/agreed-to-senate.txt
119 SRES 518 ATS: Designating October 2025 as “National Principals Month”.
U.S. Senate
2025-12-03
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Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 518 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2025 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 3, 2025 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION
Designating October 2025 as National Principals Month .
Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2025 to be National Principals Month ;
Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations;
Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals;
Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement;
Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and
Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
designates October 2025 as National Principals Month ;
(2)
honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and
(3)
supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-11-20
  2. Passed Senate2025-12-03

A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month".

Sponsors

Sen. Tina Smith (D) sponsors S.Res. 518, and 5 members have co-sponsored it, all of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

S.Res. 518 went before 1 committee: Judiciary.

Judiciary
Judiciary
Discharged From · Dec 3, 2025

Actions

S.Res. 518 has taken 5 actions since Nov 20, 2025, the latest on Dec 3, 2025.

ChamberAction
Dec 3, 2025
Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Judiciary Committee
Dec 3, 2025
Senate
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
Dec 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Judiciary Committee
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate

Votes

S.Res. 518 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

S.Res. 518 goes by 2 titles.

  • A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month". — Official Title as Introduced
  • A resolution designating October 2025 as "National Principals Month". — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.Res. 518 under Education, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.Res. 518’s is Education.

sres518/policy-areas.txt
EducationAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

S.Res. 518 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Commemorative events and holidays to School administration.

sres518/subjects.txt
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationSchool administration

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com