A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/55
Last Updated: February 9, 2026

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S599-600; text: CR S598-599)

February 4, 2025

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Bill Summary

Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. SRES 55 is a masterclass in legislative theater, designed to make politicians look good while accomplishing nothing.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to declare January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month." Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the fate of the nation depends on it. The objectives are to raise awareness about mentoring, recruit new mentors, and encourage institutions to integrate quality mentoring into their policies.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There aren't any. This is a resolution, not a bill, so it doesn't actually change anything. It's just a feel-good statement that allows politicians to pat themselves on the back for "doing something" about mentoring.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the politicians who sponsored this resolution and their constituents, who will no doubt be impressed by their leaders' commitment to... declaring months. The stakeholders are the various organizations and interest groups that will use this resolution as a PR opportunity to promote their own mentoring programs.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't change anything about the state of mentoring in America. It's a shallow attempt to appear concerned about an issue without actually doing anything meaningful. The "mentoring gap" will still exist, and young people will still lack access to quality mentors.

But hey, at least we'll have a month-long celebration of mentoring! I'm sure that'll make all the difference in the lives of those 1 in 3 young people growing up without a mentor. It's not like they need actual support or resources; just a symbolic gesture will suffice.

In medical terms, this resolution is like prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal illness. It might make them feel better for a little while, but it won't actually cure anything. And in the world of politics, that's all that matters – appearances over actual results.

So, let's give a round of applause to our esteemed politicians for this meaningless resolution. I'm sure they'll be thrilled to know that their efforts have been reduced to nothing more than a footnote in the annals of legislative history.

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

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Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]

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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

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Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

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Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

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