Bill · S.Res. 528· Senate(119-SRES-528)
A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)
- Sponsored by
- Tina Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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 expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, which is a national celebration scheduled for October 23, 2025. The celebration aims to highlight the importance of after-school, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities. These programs are noted for providing safe and engaging learning experiences for children. The resolution emphasizes that such programs support working families and help develop various skills in youth. Ultimately, the Senate has agreed to support this national event.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill highlights programs that provide safe, engaging, and skill-building opportunities for children and youth.
Does this make child care cost less?+3
The resolution supports programs that provide safe and productive environments for children while their parents work.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The resolution supports programs that assist working families in managing childcare needs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Working Families: High-quality after-school programs ensure that children are safe and productive while their parents are working outside the home.
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Skill Development for Children and Youth: These programs provide opportunities to develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills, including the study of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Community Strength: By partnering with community-based organizations, these programs help integrate schools with the larger community to build stronger communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 12/3/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts