A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/66
Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

ID: K000384

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The bill

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

SRES. 66, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Electric Utilities.

The sponsor

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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The money

$138,300 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S802; text: CR S799-800)

February 5, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 66 is to declare February 2025 as "Career and Technical Education Month" because, apparently, we need a month to celebrate something that should be an integral part of our education system anyway. The objectives are to promote career and technical education (CTE) as a viable pathway for students, recognize its importance in preparing a skilled workforce, and encourage educators to... well, do their job.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There aren't any. This is a resolution, not a bill. It's a feel-good statement with no teeth or actual policy changes. The sponsors are just trying to look good by "supporting" CTE without actually doing anything meaningful. The only provision is the designation of February 2025 as CTE Month, which will likely be celebrated with empty rhetoric and photo ops.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include students, educators, school counselors, administrators, and parents. However, since this resolution doesn't actually change or improve anything, it's just a symbolic gesture. The real stakeholders are the politicians who get to pat themselves on the back for "supporting" education without doing any actual work.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't lead to any tangible improvements in CTE programs or outcomes. It's just a PR stunt designed to make Congress look like they care about education. The only potential impact is that it might inspire some lazy journalists to write fluff pieces about how great CTE is, without actually investigating the issues plaguing our education system.

Diagnosis: This resolution is suffering from a severe case of "Legislative Theater-itis," where politicians pretend to address an issue without actually doing anything meaningful. The symptoms include empty rhetoric, lack of substance, and a complete disregard for actual policy changes. Treatment: Ignore this resolution and focus on real education reform that addresses the systemic issues plaguing our education system.

In conclusion, SRES 66 is a meaningless exercise in self-congratulation. It's a classic case of "Congressional Gasbag Syndrome," where politicians inflate their own importance by passing resolutions that do nothing to address the actual problems facing our country. (eyeroll)

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$138,300
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$9,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$128,500

No PAC contributions found

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
3 transactions
$4,300
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
3 transactions
$2,000
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,000
4
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$1,000
5
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$1,000
6
STONEHALL FARM
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
BROWN, MARY K.
2 transactions
$15,100
2
THOMAS, TORI WINKLER
2 transactions
$13,200
3
BERG, MILDRED
2 transactions
$13,200
4
MILLER, CAROLE
2 transactions
$13,200
5
LAUDER, LEONARD A.
2 transactions
$12,000
6
MARQUEZ, DARIO O. JR
2 transactions
$11,600
7
SEMANS, TRUMAN T.
2 transactions
$10,000
8
BROWN, SCOTT S.
1 transaction
$9,200
9
SHUMADINE, CONRAD
1 transaction
$6,700
10
COLLEY, MARK D.
1 transaction
$6,600
11
CRAIG, FRANCES B.
1 transaction
$6,200
12
CHAI, CHUCKRA
1 transaction
$6,200
13
SCRIPPS, WENDY
1 transaction
$5,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

ID: Y000064

Top Contributors

10

1
HESS, DANIEL L.
CORNERSTONE INDUSTRIES CORP. β€’ PRESIDENT/ OWNER
IndividualZIONSVILLE, IN
$10,000
Jul 1, 2024
2
SHUBLAK, MARK I.
ICE MILLER LLP β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$6,600
Oct 20, 2023
3
MCLEAN, SUZZY
SAGESURE β€’ INSURANCE
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$6,600
Oct 23, 2024
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MCLEAN, TERRENCE
SAGESURE β€’ INSURANCE
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$6,600
Oct 23, 2024
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BESSENT, SCOTT K.
KEY SQUARE GROUP β€’ INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
IndividualCHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
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PATRICELLI, ROBERT E.
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSIMSBURY, CT
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, MARC L.
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ β€’ CO-FOUNDER
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$6,600
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8
BRALY, DOUGLAS A. MR.
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DIXON, CHRISTOPHER
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ β€’ GENERAL PARTNER
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024
10
HESS, LEANNA
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualZIONSVILLE, IN
$6,600
Aug 19, 2024

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

ID: B001230

Top Contributors

10

1
WISCONSIN MEDICAL SOCIETY FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (WISMEDFEDPAC)
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACFITCHBURG, WI
$2,500
Mar 22, 2024
2
REALTORS DIRECT GIVER PROGRAM
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
COMMADISON, WI
$600
Mar 4, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMM
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$10,000
Oct 30, 2024
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
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$5,000
Nov 5, 2024
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SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$3,300
Aug 1, 2023
6
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Sep 16, 2024
7
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 25, 2024
8
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Sep 25, 2024
9
SMITH LACIEN LLP
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Aug 12, 2024
10
SMITH LACIEN LLP
OrganizationCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Aug 12, 2024

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

ID: B001305

Top Contributors

10

1
MACFARLANE, RON
IndividualBUFFALO GROVE, IL
$13,068
Apr 10, 2024
2
HEGYI, ALBERT P MR.
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
3
NAZIROV, ATABEK
UZDIF β€’ CEO
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Sep 14, 2023
4
NAZIROV, ATABEK
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Sep 26, 2023
5
FROST, BRANT IV
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ FINANCIAL SERVICES
IndividualNEWNAN, GA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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FROST, KRISTA
HOMEMAKER β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualNEWNAN, GA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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TAYLOR, WILLIAM MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualPINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 7, 2023
8
TAYLOR, WILLIAM MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualPINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 7, 2023
9
GREENBLATT, SCOTT MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN β€’ CEO
IndividualPINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
10
GREENBLATT, SCOTT MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN β€’ CEO
IndividualPINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

ID: B001261

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COMATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 24, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COMATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
COMLOS ANGELES, CA
$2,500
Dec 31, 2024
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ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
COMLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Jun 29, 2023
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
COMOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Oct 30, 2024
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TO PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
OrganizationSKOKIE, IL
$5,000
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TO PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
OrganizationSKOKIE, IL
$5,000
Jun 26, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Jun 11, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Jun 11, 2024
10
UTE INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationFORT DUCHESNE, UT
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

ID: B001267

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Oct 18, 2024
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Jun 21, 2024
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 30, 2024
4
QUILLER GALLERY LLC
OrganizationCREEDE, CO
$250
Nov 20, 2023
5
BARRON, THOMAS A
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ AUTHOR
IndividualBOULDER, CO
$5,000
Sep 18, 2023
6
WALLINGER, DANIELLE
STUDIO D DESIGN β€’ CEO
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$5,000
Oct 15, 2024
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WALLINGER, DIRK
YORK SPACE SYSTEMS β€’ CEO
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$5,000
Oct 15, 2024
8
LEPRINO, TERRY LYNN
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualDENVER, CO
$3,300
Dec 3, 2024
9
SIE, JOHN J.
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$3,300
Dec 3, 2024
10
HEGYI, ALBERT
1ST FINANCIAL β€’ BANKER
IndividualSOUTHPORT, CT
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

ID: B001243

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY PAC
PACVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$5,000
Apr 12, 2023
2
THE COGGIN GROUP
OrganizationMURFREESBORO, TN
$2,900
Mar 9, 2023
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THE COGGIN GROUP
OrganizationMURFREESBORO, TN
$2,500
Mar 9, 2023
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DOSS BROTHERS FARM
OrganizationLAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Apr 17, 2024
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DOSS BROTHERS FARM
OrganizationLAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Mar 18, 2024
6
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 17, 2023
7
KING, RODNEY W.
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualGERMANTOWN, TN
$13,200
Apr 4, 2024
8
BEAN, BILL G.
HANNING & BEAN ENTERPRISES INC. β€’ REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
IndividualCOLUMBIA CITY, IN
$10,000
May 1, 2024
9
SMITH, THOMAS
PRESCOTT INVESTORS INC. β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
10
GAMBLE, KATHRYN
UNAKA CO β€’ BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$9,900
Jul 15, 2024

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

1
OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
2
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS β€’ FOUNDER
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
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KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLC β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS β€’ FOUNDER
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Apr 15, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL β€’ PHYSICIAN
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL β€’ PHYSICIAN
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
7
CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. β€’ CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
8
CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. β€’ CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
9
JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC. β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
10
NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT β€’ OWNER
IndividualROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

ID: B001303

Top Contributors

10

1
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
OrganizationBRENTWOOD, TN
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
3
POMO BAND OF THE HABEMOTOLEL INDIANS
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
May 17, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationMADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationMADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
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THE DANIEL INITIATIVE, LLC
OrganizationSTAFFORD, VA
$3,300
Jul 24, 2023
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$2,500
Sep 30, 2024
8
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
OrganizationBRENTWOOD, TN
$2,300
Dec 15, 2023
9
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$2,000
Mar 31, 2024
10
1634 ASSOCIATES
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2023

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 6, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Sep 13, 2023
3
ISEMAN, HENRY
PENTA MEDICAL RECYCLING β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$8,300
Apr 18, 2023
4
GELBWACHS, CHANA
BIG STILL LIQUORS β€’ PARTNER
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
LEIDER ENTERPRISES INC β€’ DIRECTOR
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 13, 2023
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 26, 2023
10
ISEMAN, HENRY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Apr 19, 2023

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

ID: B001319

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 14, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Oct 29, 2024
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Jul 25, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 1, 2024
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OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 9, 2023
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STRONG, MIRANDA
CALISTA β€’ DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualANCHORAGE, AK
$5,000
Sep 20, 2023
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STEPHENS, TYLER
FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS β€’ LOBBYIST
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Jul 1, 2023
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SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT β€’ CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Jul 6, 2023
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SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT β€’ CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 4 helped.

  • +Electric Utilitiesconfidence 0.70

    The bill mentions the infrastructure sector, which includes utilities, and the need for workers with technical skills (Whereas clause about 1,700,000 workers leaving jobs).

  • +Labor Unionsconfidence 0.60

    The bill acknowledges the need for a competitive and skilled workforce, which could imply support for labor unions and workers' rights (Whereas clauses).

  • The bill mentions the need for a competitive and skilled workforce in various industries, including those that require technical skills like aerospace (Whereas clauses).

  • +Automotive (Legacy)confidence 0.60

    The bill mentions the need for a competitive and skilled workforce in various industries, including those that require technical skills like automotive (Whereas clauses).

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 5 contributions
    • LEOPOLD, DIANE$1,500
    • ALDRICH, SALLY$503
    • VAUGHT, LAURA$500
    • KUM, NANA$60
  • from 5 contributions
    • MIDDLESWORTH, JOHN$100

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