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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 426

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Hoeven

R - ND

Cosponsors

22

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Animals

Summary

This resolution designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as 'Religious Education Week' in the United States. The purpose is to celebrate and recognize the importance of religious education in the country.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: CR S5148-5149)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as 'Religious Education Week' in the United States. The purpose is to celebrate and recognize the importance of religious education in the country.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates November 4, 2023, as National Bison Day.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates a specific week in October 2025 as 'Religious Education Week'
The goal is to celebrate and recognize the value of religious education in the United States
This is a symbolic resolution, without any direct policy changes or funding

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would raise awareness about religious education and its role in American society. It would not directly impact any specific laws, regulations, or funding related to religious education. The main effect would be to encourage schools, religious institutions, and communities to organize events and activities to mark the designated 'Religious Education Week.'

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Animals

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Mammals

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

426, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-426