Supporting the designation of Scouting America Day in celebration of its 116th anniversary.
Summary
This House Resolution supports the designation of "Scouting America Day" to celebrate the 116th anniversary of Scouting America. It recognizes the organization's contributions to youth development, community service, and the development of future leaders. The resolution highlights Scouting America's history, achievements, and ongoing impact on American society.
Expected Effects
The resolution, if passed, would formally recognize Scouting America's anniversary. This recognition aims to honor the organization's contributions and promote its values. It does not create any new laws or allocate funding.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of Scouting America's contributions to youth development.
- Potential for increased participation in Scouting programs.
- Recognition of the volunteers who support Scouting.
- Promotion of values such as self-reliance, character, and civic leadership.
- Positive impact on community engagement and service.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct disadvantages.
- Potential for political polarization if the resolution becomes a point of contention.
- Opportunity cost, as congressional time and resources are used for this resolution instead of other matters.
- No direct impact on those who are not involved or interested in Scouting.
- Potential for the resolution to be seen as symbolic rather than substantive.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general principles of promoting civic virtue and community engagement, which can be seen as supporting the "general Welfare" as mentioned in the Preamble of the US Constitution. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or provisions. The act of Congress recognizing an organization does not violate any specific article or amendment.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).