119-HRES-1047 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary — H. Res. 1047: “Recognizing January 2026 as National Mentoring Month” (119th Congress)

Headline Summary: A bipartisan House resolution saluting mentoring and urging communities to expand quality programs, framed as a symbolic recognition rather than a change to law.

What It Does: Formally recognizes January 2026 as National Mentoring Month; celebrates the positive impact of mentors; and encourages schools, community groups, and employers to integrate high‑quality mentoring and help close the “mentoring gap.” It does not create new programs, change existing law, or appropriate funding.

Who’s For It:

• Sponsor: Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D‑PA).
• Bipartisan cosponsors include Reps. Don Bacon (R‑NE) and Zach Nunn (R‑IA), alongside a cross‑section of Democrats; supporters argue mentoring strengthens academics, mental health, and career readiness.
• Youth‑mentoring and education advocates are likely to support awareness that helps recruit volunteers and partners.

Who’s Against It:

• No organized opposition noted at introduction.
• Skeptics of commemorative resolutions sometimes view them as symbolic and prefer floor time for substantive policy or funding bills.
• Some fiscal or process critics may argue recognition alone won’t expand mentoring without concrete resources or program changes.

What’s Next: As of February 10, 2026, the resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce after being introduced on February 9, 2026. If scheduled and adopted by the House, it would express the House’s position and conclude there; simple House resolutions do not go to the Senate or the President.