National Character Counts Week Designation
A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
The Senate has officially approved this resolution. Because it has already passed, there are no further actions scheduled for this bill. It is now considered complete.
Legislative Progress
This resolution has already been agreed to by the Senate. It is a routine, bipartisan action that happens every year.
Key Points
- The Senate officially named the week starting October 19, 2025, as National Character Counts Week. This is a yearly tradition meant to remind people about the importance of being a good person and a helpful citizen.
- The resolution focuses on teaching young people six main traits: being trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and a good citizen. It suggests that these values help kids succeed in school, work, and life.
- Grassley and a group of senators from both parties believe that families, schools, and community groups should work together to teach these values. They argue that good character does not happen automatically and needs to be taught.
- This action does not create new laws or spend any taxpayer money. Instead, it calls on people across the country to hold special programs or activities that celebrate honesty and good behavior.
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Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7140-7141)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
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