Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the United States; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 110 land-grant colleges and universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant colleges and universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 600,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2023: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.