A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
Introduced:Jan 7, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer
Senator
Democratic
NY
Cosponsors
0
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Congress
Summary
This resolution expresses Senate support for Catholic schools and recognizes their contributions to education in the United States, including providing quality education and serving diverse communities.
Latest Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S40; text: CR S43)
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This resolution expresses Senate support for Catholic schools and recognizes their contributions to education in the United States, including providing quality education and serving diverse communities.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This resolution establishes the minority party's membership on the following Senate committees: </p><p>Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;</p><p>Appropriations;</p><p>Armed Services;</p><p>Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs;</p><p>Budget;</p><p>Commerce, Science, and Transportation;</p><p>Energy and Natural Resources;</p><p>Environment and Public Works;</p><p>Finance;</p><p>Foreign Relations;</p><p>Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions;</p><p>Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs;</p><p>Indian Affairs;</p><p>Judiciary;</p><p>Rules and Administration;</p><p>Small Business and Entrepreneurship;</p><p>Veterans' Affairs;</p><p>Joint Economic Committee;</p><p>Select Committee on Ethics;</p><p>Select Committee on Intelligence; and</p><p>Special Committee on Aging.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Supports contributions of Catholic schools
Recognizes role in American education
Celebrates parochial school tradition
Acknowledges service to diverse communities
Expresses congressional appreciation
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Catholic schools educating millions of students would receive congressional recognition of their educational contributions. Catholic schools often serve low-income urban communities and provide alternatives to public education.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Congress
Related Subjects
Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
17, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-17
