{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-graves-introduce-resolution-honoring-americas-teachers", "Cleaver, Graves Introduce Resolution Honoring America\u2019s Teachers", "2025-05-06", "2025", "2025-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) - In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the dedication and lasting impact of America\u2019s teachers. This bipartisan resolution highlights the important role that teachers play in shaping the next generation to become productive, responsible, and successful citizens, and encourages every American to show appreciation for the teachers in their life.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s teachers play an invaluable role in shaping our children, and the future of the country, into the resilient, intelligent, and morally virtuous individuals we expect them to become,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cDuring Teacher Appreciation Week, I\u2019m proud to join my friend Sam Graves in introducing this bipartisan resolution to formally recognize the important work educators do in Missouri and all across this great nation. On behalf of the communities we represent and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your service.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur dedicated teachers go above and beyond to ensure that our children have the best possible education,\u201d said Congressman Graves. \u201cThey show up every day to help students succeed, learn, and grow. I\u2019ve been lucky to learn from great teachers throughout my life, and I\u2019ve seen the same impact on my kids and grandkids. Thank you to all of America\u2019s teachers. During Teacher Appreciation Week and every week, we thank the educators who shape our communities and help prepare our children for a successful future.\u201d\n\nCongressman Cleaver has been a strong supporter of public education and American teachers. In 2023, Congressman Cleaver co-introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to establish a K-12 teacher salary requirement of at least $60,000. Additionally, Rep. Cleaver previously called on Governor Parson to strengthen Missouri\u2019s education system by boosting teacher pay. In March, following President Trump\u2019s illegal executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, Cleaver hosted Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, in Kansas City to meet with local educators in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District to discuss the impact of potential cuts to public education.\n\nThe bipartisan resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN), Ed Case (D-HI), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR).\n\nOfficial text of the resolution from Reps. Cleaver and Graves is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-graves-introduce-resolution-honoring-americas-teachers"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.611894927918911, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}