Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
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This bill is a resolution expressing Congress's support for designating February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week." FFA, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization focused on agricultural education, leadership development, and career preparation in food, farming, and natural resource industries. The resolution recognizes the organization's role in preparing young people to become leaders and contributors to agriculture and related fields on a global scale.
The bill also marks a special milestone: the 50th anniversary of Alaska's state chapter of FFA being officially chartered as a State FFA Association. This means the resolution honors both the national organization and the specific history of FFA's presence in Alaska. Resolutions like this one are largely symbolic — they do not create new laws, spend government money, or require any action from federal agencies.
This resolution would primarily affect FFA members, students enrolled in agricultural education programs, and their teachers and communities across the country. It serves as an official acknowledgment from Congress of the value these programs bring to young Americans. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, which is the standard next step in the legislative process for legislation of this type.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
February 23, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 23, 2026Submitted in House
Feb 23, 2026Submitted in House
Feb 23, 2026