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A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.

USA119th CongressSRES-528| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Senate officially supports Lights On Afterschool , a national celebration scheduled for October 23, 2025, which aims to highlight the critical importance of after-school programs. These high-quality programs offer safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills, including in STEM fields. After-school programs complement the regular school day and provide crucial support for working families by ensuring children are safe and productive during parents' work hours. They also engage families, schools, and diverse community partners, thereby strengthening communities by integrating schools with the larger community.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-840
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-880
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-439
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-383
A resolution supporting Lights on Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-731
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-297
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-710
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018.
Dec 3, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-840
    A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-880
    A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-439
    A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-383
    A resolution supporting Lights on Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-731
    A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-297
    A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-710
    A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018.


  • December 3, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Education

Child care and developmentCommemorative events and holidaysElementary and secondary educationFamily services

A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025.

USA119th CongressSRES-528| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
The Senate officially supports Lights On Afterschool , a national celebration scheduled for October 23, 2025, which aims to highlight the critical importance of after-school programs. These high-quality programs offer safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills, including in STEM fields. After-school programs complement the regular school day and provide crucial support for working families by ensuring children are safe and productive during parents' work hours. They also engage families, schools, and diverse community partners, thereby strengthening communities by integrating schools with the larger community.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-840
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-880
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-439
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-383
A resolution supporting Lights on Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-731
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-297
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-710
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018.
Dec 3, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-840
    A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-880
    A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-439
    A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-383
    A resolution supporting Lights on Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-731
    A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 22, 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-297
    A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-710
    A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018.


  • December 3, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486-8487)


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child care and developmentCommemorative events and holidaysElementary and secondary educationFamily services