[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1213 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1213

     Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as ``National County 
 Government Month'' to honor the county government workforce, educate 
 residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county 
         government role in the intergovernmental partnership.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 23, 2026

 Mr. Olszewski (for himself, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Schweikert, Mr. Bell, 
   Mr. Menefee, Mrs. McClain Delaney, Mr. Carbajal, Ms. Elfreth, Mr. 
Hoyer, Mr. Carson, and Mr. Neguse) submitted the following resolution; 
 which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as ``National County 
 Government Month'' to honor the county government workforce, educate 
 residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county 
         government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

Whereas county governments are one of the oldest forms of government in the 
        United States, with roots dating back to 1634, when the first county 
        governments were established in Virginia;
Whereas today's 3,069 county governments are chartered under State constitutions 
        or laws to serve the diverse needs of local communities;
Whereas county governments serve as the level of government closest to the 
        people, delivering essential services that impact the daily life of 
        residents of the county, including public safety, infrastructure, health 
        care, economic development, and social services;
Whereas the National Association of Counties has, since 1991, designated the 
        month of April as ``National County Government Month'' to encourage 
        counties across the United States to raise public awareness about county 
        roles and responsibilities in serving residents;
Whereas America's 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs keep our communities 
        healthy, vibrant, and safe, employing approximately 3,600,000 dedicated 
        public servants who serve residents every day;
Whereas counties are governed by locally elected officials, including more than 
        19,350 county, elected executives and board members across the country 
        who are directly accountable to the residents they serve;
Whereas county governments are vital partners in the intergovernmental system, 
        working alongside Federal, State, Tribal, and local officials to 
        implement laws, regulations, and services that benefit all Americans;
Whereas counties invest in critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, 
        and public transit, that connects communities and drives economic 
        prosperity;
Whereas counties support approximately 70 percent of all local public health 
        departments in the United States, invest approximately $130,000,000,000 
        annually in community health and hospitals;
Whereas ``National County Government Month'' offers an opportunity for counties 
        to tell their stories, celebrate their workforces, and strengthen civic 
        connections between county governments and the residents they serve 
        through activities such as open houses, facility tours, proclamations, 
        media outreach, social media campaigns, and school engagement; and
Whereas the National Association of Counties commends the county officials and 
        employees whose dedication and public service make communities across 
        America better places to live, work, and thrive: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports ``National County Government Month'' and calls 
        on all counties, parishes, and boroughs across the United 
        States to join in this celebration;
            (2) encourages all counties, parishes, and boroughs to pass 
        a resolution or proclamation recognizing ``National County 
        Government Month'' in their respective jurisdictions and to use 
        the month to actively promote the roles and responsibilities of 
        counties in serving residents;
            (3) encourages each county to use ``National County 
        Government Month'' to tell the story of the county, raising 
        awareness of local programs and services that impact residents 
        every day; and
            (4) encourages Members of Congress to engage with their 
        local communities to raise awareness about ``National County 
        Government Month'' and to support the goals of the celebration 
        of educating the public about the essential role counties play 
        in daily American life.
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