In February, Senate CTE Caucus co-chairs Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ted Budd (R-NC) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with House CTE Caucus co-chairs Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), introduced the 2026 CTE Month Resolution in their respective chambers. The resolution highlights the role of CTE in ensuring the U.S. has a competitive and skilled workforce and promotes CTE as a respected pathway for students in America.  

The Senate resolution passed unanimously on Feb. 26 and the Senate CTE Caucus co-chairs were joined in support by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), John Barrasso (R-WY), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Katie Britt (R-AL), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), James Lankford (R-OK), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). 

Upon passage, Sen. Young said, “This resolution recognizes the importance of career and technical education and encourages more educators and students to seek out CTE programs. Preparing the students of today for the jobs of tomorrow will lead to more opportunities, a stronger economy, and a highly skilled workforce.” You can see statements of support from other co-sponsors in the original Press Release announcing the resolution. The House CTE Month Resolution was introduced on Feb. 12 and is still available for cosponsors, due to procedural differences in the House and Senate.  

Rep. Thompson gave this statement upon introducing the resolution, “Career and Technical Education helps strengthen our workforce and prepares students for employment in a wide range of exciting positions. I am proud to lead this bipartisan resolution to celebrate the role CTE plays in our country and the countless contributions made by CTE professionals and educators.” Rep. Bonamici also said, “As co-chair of the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, I’m pleased to introduce this bipartisan resolution with my colleague Rep. Thompson to recognize February as CTE Month. CTE provides critical opportunities for students to prosper academically and learn marketable skills. Investments in CTE support domestic manufacturing and infrastructure, laying a strong foundation for the country’s future.”