Values for America · Brief for congressional offices

To the office of U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes

Re: HRES 1255 (119th Congress), Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week". · Latest action (2026-05-04): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
VFA SI Solution #51 · published 2026-05-23 · https://www.valuesforamerica.com/solutions/51
Office of record (Congress.gov): 2049 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC · (202) 225-4476

Teacher Appreciation Week Designation Resolution of 2026

The measure, as described from the official record: To express congressional support for a week-long observance honoring teachers, without imposing any legal or financial obligations.

The proposal

The House of Representatives designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week." This resolution expresses the sense of the House that teachers play a vital role in the education and development of the nation's youth and that their contributions should be recognized and celebrated. The resolution does not authorize any expenditure of funds, create any legal rights or obligations, or impose any requirements on states, localities, or private entities. The House Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers for dissemination to their members. This resolution shall have no force of law and shall expire at the end of the 119th Congress.

Operative provisions (VFA proposal)

funding source
None required; no funds authorized.
funding amount
$0
sunset years
2 years
oversight body
House Committee on Education and Workforce (for informational purposes only)
enforcement mechanism
None; this is a non-binding resolution with no legal effect.
effective date
Upon adoption by the House of Representatives.

Constitutional basis

Why both sides can back it (VFA’s assessment)

Honors Democratic priorities by recognizing the value of public education and teachers' contributions, and honors Republican priorities by avoiding any federal mandates, spending, or encroachment on state and local control of education.

Values for America is a nonpartisan, constitution-first SI think tank. This brief is informational. It is a policy proposal, not law, and it does not support or oppose any candidate or party. Full analysis and sources: https://www.valuesforamerica.com/solutions/51 · Methodology: https://www.valuesforamerica.com/methodology