H. Res. 133 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.

Simple ResolutionAgriculture and Food|Agriculture and Food
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
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Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This House resolution expresses support for designating February 15–22, 2025 as "National FFA Week," recognizes the National FFA Organization's role in agricultural education and youth leadership, and celebrates the 90th anniversary of the New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of FFA's federal charter. It is a non-binding, ceremonial statement noting FFA membership, mission, and historical milestones.

Why people may split

Progressives stress equity and sustainability gaps; conservatives focus on tradition and youth leadership.

Watch point

Simple, bipartisan-style ceremonial resolution typically clears the House by voice or unanimous consent.

This House resolution expresses support for designating February 15–22, 2025 as "National FFA Week," recognizes the National FFA Organization's role in agricultural education and youth leadership, and celebrates the 90th anniversary of the New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of FFA's federal charter.

It is a non-binding, ceremonial statement noting FFA membership, mission, and historical milestones.

Passage0/100

House simple resolutions do not create law; adoption is likely but the measure cannot become statute.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention8/100

Progressives stress equity and sustainability gaps; conservatives focus on tradition and youth leadership.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Students · Local governmentsLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • StudentsRaises visibility of agricultural education programs, potentially increasing student recruitment and chapter membership.
  • Potential benefitSupports development of career-ready skills, strengthening the agricultural workforce pipeline.
  • Local governmentsEncourages local events and community engagement that can generate small-scale economic activity.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenResolution is symbolic and nonbinding, creating no legal rights, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • Potential burdenSome may view congressional recognition as favoritism toward a specific private organization.
  • Potential burdenCould be criticized for spending legislative time on ceremonial matters rather than substantive policy.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives stress equity and sustainability gaps; conservatives focus on tradition and youth leadership.
Progressive85%

Likely views the resolution as a broadly positive, symbolic recognition of agricultural education and the inclusion of the New Farmers of America history.

Appreciates acknowledgement of the NFA and the unification with FFA but might note the resolution is ceremonial and lacks commitments to equity, funding, or sustainable agriculture.

Leans supportive
Centrist92%

Likely supportive because the resolution is noncontroversial, bipartisan, and honors a long-standing youth organization.

Views it as a low-cost, symbolic measure that highlights workforce development without imposing policy changes or spending.

Leans supportive
Conservative98%

Likely strongly supportive because the resolution celebrates agriculture, youth leadership, and American institutions.

Appreciates honoring a traditional organization with widespread national membership and historical legacy.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

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Law

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Passage likelihood0/100

House simple resolutions do not create law; adoption is likely but the measure cannot become statute.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether sponsors will seek a companion Senate resolution
  • Potential procedural objections delaying House consideration
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives stress equity and sustainability gaps; conservatives focus on tradition and youth leadership.

House simple resolutions do not create law; adoption is likely but the measure cannot become statute.

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