Continue to support teachers through congressional recognition efforts.

Sam Graves · Missouri · Republican

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Occurrences

introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the lasting impact of America’s teachers

Graves joined a resolution recognizing teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, a formal congressional commitment to support teacher appreciation.

Press Releases | Congressman Sam Graves | Representing the 6th District of Missouri
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Graves joined a bipartisan House resolution recognizing the lasting impact of America’s teachers and encouraging Americans to show appreciation for teachers and education staff.

Joined a House resolution honoring teachers and encouraging public appreciation.

Reps. Graves, Cleaver, Alford, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America’s Teachers
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Evidence

GovInfo lists H. Res. 1254, introduced in the 119th Congress, 2nd Session, with action: Mr. Graves submitted the resolution for himself, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. Alford, and it was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Sponsors: Sam Graves (MO).

Official GPO bill metadata shows Sam Graves sponsored a teacher-recognition resolution on May 4, 2026, immediately before the May 6 lookback window and still the latest concrete official proof found for this commitment.

delivered same_term A for effort

GovInfo: H. Res. 1254 (IH) - Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers
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The resolution recognizes elementary and secondary school teachers and states that the House thanks teachers and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026.

The official text confirms the Graves-sponsored resolution is specifically a congressional recognition effort for teachers, matching the commitment.

delivered same_term A for effort

GovInfo Text: H. Res. 1254 Introduced in House
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The Congressional Record lists: By Mr. Graves, for himself, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. Alford, H. Res. 1254, a resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers, referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

The daily Congressional Record independently confirms formal House introduction of the Graves teacher-recognition resolution.

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Congressional Record, May 4, 2026
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Graves' official press release list says Reps. Graves, Cleaver, Alford, and Bell introduced a House resolution in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize the lasting impact of America's teachers.

Graves' own office publicly announced the teacher-recognition resolution on May 5, 2026, confirming the action as part of his congressional recognition efforts.

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Press Releases | Congressman Sam Graves | Representing the 6th District of Missouri
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The release says the Missouri members introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring teachers and includes Graves saying Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to thank teachers and recognize their critical role.

A colleague's official House release provides fuller confirmation, including a Graves quote describing the recognition purpose of the resolution.

delivered same_term A for effort

Reps. Alford, Graves, Cleaver, Bell Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers
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Congress.gov lists H. Res. 379 with sponsor Rep. Sam Graves, introduced May 5, 2025, and text thanking elementary and secondary school teachers and promoting National Teacher Appreciation Week recognition.

This 2025 official record shows Graves carried out the same teacher-recognition effort earlier in the same Congress, supporting that the 2026 action was a continuation rather than an isolated statement.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congress.gov: H.Res.379 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers
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Assessments

delivered same_term A for effort

Graves sponsored and submitted H. Res. 1254 in May 2026 recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers and encouraging recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week. That is a direct congressional recognition effort for teachers, and the 2025 H. Res. 379 evidence shows he had carried out the same type of teacher-recognition activity earlier in the same Congress, matching the promise to continue such support. Because the action occurred while he remained in federal office, timing is same_term.

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delivered same_term

Graves was still serving in the 119th Congress when he sponsored H.Res.1254 on May 4, 2026, a House resolution recognizing elementary and secondary teachers. His office and colleagues also announced the teacher-recognition resolution, and Congress.gov shows a similar 2025 Graves-sponsored teacher appreciation resolution, supporting the promise to continue these congressional recognition efforts. Because the promise was about recognition efforts rather than enactment of a policy change, sponsorship/introduction satisfies it. Sources checked: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hres1254ih and https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/379/text

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