Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the contributions of Catholic schools within the United States. It recognizes the academic excellence and moral development provided to approximately 1,700,000 students. The resolution specifically celebrates the 51st annual National Catholic Schools Week. It highlights the diversity of the student population and the affordability of these schools for parents. Finally, the Senate expresses support for the dedication of these schools and their role in the country's future.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The bill supports schools that provide moral, intellectual, physical, and social development to young people.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that Catholic schools are an affordable option for parents in underserved areas.
- Scored +1
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill explicitly notes that Catholic schools serve a significant population of students with Hispanic heritage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Academic and Moral Development: The resolution states that these schools provide an exceptional scholastic education and emphasize the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, physical, and social values. (Whereas clauses)
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Affordability: The text notes that Catholic schools are an affordable option for parents, specifically mentioning their availability in underserved urban areas. (Whereas clauses)
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Diversity and Inclusion: The resolution highlights that these schools serve a diverse student population from all regions and socioeconomic backgrounds, including racial minorities and non-Catholic families. (Whereass clauses)
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Community and Future Success: The Senate supports the role these schools play in promoting a brighter, stronger future for the United States through their dedication to academic excellence. (Resolution clause 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill supports schools that provide moral, intellectual, physical, and social development to young people. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly notes that Catholic schools serve a significant population of students with Hispanic heritage. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that Catholic schools are an affordable option for parents in underserved areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill notes that Catholic schools provide affordable options particularly in underserved urban areas. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports the mission of schools that represent a large portion of the student population.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill notes that Catholic schools are an affordable option for parents, particularly in underserved urban areas. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill recognizes that Catholic schools serve a diverse population, including 29.4 percent of students from racial minority backgrounds.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution supports the academic excellence and presence of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
- 1/29/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 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)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-74: Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual "National Catholic Schools Week".
- 119-HRES-1022: Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.
- 119-SRES-594: A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia