HRES 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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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to recognize April 2026 as National County Government Month. It aims to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local services, and highlight the important role counties play in intergovernmental partnerships. The resolution encourages counties to celebrate this month through various activities and promotes awareness of county services.
Key provisions
- Designates April 2026 as National County Government Month.
- Encourages counties to pass resolutions recognizing the month.
- Prompts counties to raise awareness of local programs and services.
- Calls on all counties to participate in the celebration.
- Encourages Members of Congress to support the month's goals.
- Highlights the role of counties in public safety, infrastructure, and health care.
- Recognizes the contributions of county employees and elected officials.
- Acknowledges counties as vital partners in the intergovernmental system.
Who is affected
- Counties
- County governments
- County employees
- County elected officials
- Residents of counties
Notable changes
- Establishes a designated month for recognizing county government.
- Encourages counties to actively promote their roles and responsibilities.
- Promotes civic engagement and awareness of county services.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1213
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
supports National County Government Month
and calls on all counties, parishes, and boroughs across the United States to join in this celebration;
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;
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
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.