H. Res. 1213 is a House resolution that supports recognizing April 2026 as "National County Government Month." The resolution says the month should honor county government workers, teach residents about local programs and services, and celebrate counties' role in the intergovernmental partnership. The text notes there are 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs, about 3,600,000 county employees, and more than 19,350 county elected executives and board members. It also notes counties support about 70 percent of local public health departments and invest about $130,000,000,000 annually in community health and hospitals.
If your county joins the effort, it may hold events such as open houses, tours, media outreach, social media campaigns, school activities, or pass a local proclamation. The resolution asks Members of Congress to engage with their local communities to raise awareness during the month.
No publicly available information. The resolution itself does not authorize new federal spending or create a federal program.
Supporters say the month is a chance to honor county public servants, raise public awareness about county roles and services, and strengthen civic connections between counties and residents. The resolution references the National Association of Counties' existing designation of April for this purpose and commends county officials and employees.
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