SRES 848 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning October 16, 2022, as "National Character Counts Week".

This resolution designates the week beginning October 16, 2022, as "National Character Counts Week" in the U.S. Senate. It encourages schools, families, youth organizations, and community groups to observe the week by focusing on character education and core values like trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The resolution is symbolic and non-binding, calling for voluntary activities but not creating new laws or requirements. It directly addresses educational institutions and community organizations that promote character development among youth.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Nov 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Nov 17, 2022 Last action Nov 17, 2022
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Nov 17, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6768; text: CR S6786)
upper
Nov 17, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6768; text: CR S6786)
upper
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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