A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 452

119th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Oct 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would designate a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests. It aims to honor the contributions and sacrifices made by these individuals.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362-5363)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would designate a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests. It aims to honor the contributions and sacrifices made by these individuals.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers
Includes uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests
Aims to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by these workers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact the families and communities of the nuclear weapons program workers, providing them with a national day of remembrance to honor their loved ones' service and sacrifice. It could also raise awareness about the important role these workers played in the nuclear weapons program and the challenges they faced.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Military procurement, research, weapons development

Mining

Nuclear weapons

Worker safety and health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

452, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-452