Sen. Kim introduced a resolution to create a yearly civics contest for middle and high school students. The goal is to encourage young people to learn more about how the U.S. government works and the importance of being involved in their communities.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration would manage the program. They can partner with outside groups like the National Constitution Center to help design the contest and create rules for how students will be judged.
This proposal was created because national test scores show that student knowledge of U.S. history and government has dropped recently. Supporters hope the competition will help fight the spread of misinformation by teaching students how to find reliable facts.
To keep costs down for taxpayers, the Senate would be allowed to accept donations from private businesses or organizations to help pay for the competition.
Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Mar 11, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1015-1016)
Mar 11, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.
Bill NumberSRES 639
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1015-1016)
