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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-426| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (30)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the role of religious education in the United States. It affirms the importance of religious instruction for the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of individuals. The resolution also celebrates the schools and organizations that provide this education to children. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon all 50 States, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school attendance to participate in religious classes. This call is supported by references to the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom and Supreme Court precedents like Zorach v. Clauson , which upheld the constitutionality of released time programs. The resolution highlights the benefits of religious education, including its contribution to self-development, adolescent mental health, and fostering respect among diverse religious groups.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-750
A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2020, through October 3, 2020, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-811
A resolution designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-407
A resolution designating the week of October 3, 2021, through October 9, 2021, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-860
A resolution designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-380
A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-750
    A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2020, through October 3, 2020, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-811
    A resolution designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-407
    A resolution designating the week of October 3, 2021, through October 9, 2021, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-860
    A resolution designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-380
    A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Education

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-426| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
This resolution designates the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the role of religious education in the United States. It affirms the importance of religious instruction for the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of individuals. The resolution also celebrates the schools and organizations that provide this education to children. Furthermore, the resolution calls upon all 50 States, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school attendance to participate in religious classes. This call is supported by references to the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom and Supreme Court precedents like Zorach v. Clauson , which upheld the constitutionality of released time programs. The resolution highlights the benefits of religious education, including its contribution to self-development, adolescent mental health, and fostering respect among diverse religious groups.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-750
A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2020, through October 3, 2020, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-811
A resolution designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-407
A resolution designating the week of October 3, 2021, through October 9, 2021, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-860
A resolution designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-380
A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-750
    A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2020, through October 3, 2020, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-811
    A resolution designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-407
    A resolution designating the week of October 3, 2021, through October 9, 2021, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-860
    A resolution designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-380
    A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (30)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted