Bills · SRES 426
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 426Education
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.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a formal endorsement from the U.S. Senate of the value and importance of religious education in the country. For many, this recognition affirms a fundamental right to religious freedom and acknowledges the role that faith-based learning plays in personal and community development. If this becomes law, it won't change any existing laws or policies, but it will send a clear message about what some lawmakers prioritize and value.
If it doesn't pass, there would simply be no officially designated "Religious Education Week" by the Senate, and the Senate would not have formally expressed its collective sentiment on the matter. It highlights an ongoing discussion about the balance between religious freedom, parental rights, and the role of government in relation to religious instruction, particularly in the context of education.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week."
This officially recognizes and celebrates religious education during a specific timeframe, making it the central action of the resolution.
PROVISION 02
Affirms the importance of religious education in the civic and moral development of people in the United States.
This provision states the Senate's belief in the positive impact of religious education on individuals and society.
PROVISION 03
Calls on states, territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school attendance to attend religious classes.
This encourages flexibility in public education to support students' participation in religious instruction outside of school.
PROVISION 04
Celebrates the schools and organizations engaged in religious instruction for children.
This provision offers recognition and praise to institutions providing religious education, acknowledging their contributions.
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1 + 30
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
31
BILLS LED
37
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in Senate
SEP 30
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 426
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 426Education
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.
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
30
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