Bill · S.Res. 426· Senate(119-SRES-426)

A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Age: 71 years

South Carolina

Introduced: 9/30/2025
Last activity: 9/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Lindsey Graham
Cosponsors: - 30 - 0

Education

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A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as ``Religious Education Week.'' It aims to celebrate religious education within the United States. The resolution affirms that religious education is important for the civic and moral development of citizens. It also celebrates the various schools and organizations providing this instruction. Finally, it calls on all States, territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals seeking release from public school to attend religious classes.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution highlights and celebrates the role of religious education in the development of citizens.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution asserts that religious education aids in the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of children.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The resolution cites studies suggesting religious education can improve adolescent mental health and self-esteem.