Bills · SRES 45
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 45Commemorative events and holidaysReligion
A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week.
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a formal recognition from a branch of the U.S. government that acknowledges the role and contributions of Catholic schools across the country. While it doesn't change laws or create new programs, it signals the Senate's appreciation for their educational, character-building, and community efforts.
For voters, it shows that the Senate is taking time to recognize specific educational institutions and their impact. If this resolution didn't pass, it wouldn't change anything for Catholic schools financially or legally, but they would miss out on this specific public commendation from the Senate, which some might see as an important symbolic gesture of support.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate formally supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, which recognizes the vital contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
It gives official congressional recognition to an annual event celebrating Catholic education and its impact.
PROVISION 02
The Senate applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for selecting the theme "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community" for the 2025 event.
It specifically endorses the message promoted by these organizations for the annual celebration.
PROVISION 03
The Senate expresses support for the dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and their role in promoting a brighter future for the United States.
It highlights the Senate's view of Catholic schools as important contributors to the nation's well-being and future generations.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S487-488; text: CR S486-487)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 45
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Last actionJan 29, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 45Commemorative events and holidaysReligion
A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week.
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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