Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week".
A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7140-7141)
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 designates the week of October 19, 2025, as "National Character Counts Week." It seeks to encourage various groups, including families, schools, and civic organizations, to focus on character education. The resolution emphasizes that developing good character is essential for the well-being of the United States and its citizens. It calls upon the public to embrace character elements like trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility. Additionally, it asks interested groups to observe the designated week through ceremonies, programs, and activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill promotes character education to address the physical and psychological well-being of youth.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill encourages students to embrace core ethical values and participate in character education.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to prepare young individuals to play a role in determining the future of the country.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Focus on Character Education: The designation of a specific week encourages individuals, families, schools, and organizations to focus on character education, which the text states is of great benefit to the United States (Resolution, Section 1 and Whereas clauses).
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Promotion of Essential Traits: The resolution encourages the embrace of character elements such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship, which are described as intrinsic to the well-being of individuals and society (Resolution, Section 2A and Whereas clauses).
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Addressing Youth Well-being: The text suggests that character education can help address the threat of violence by and against youth, which affects the physical and psychological well-being of people (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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 promotes character education to address the physical and psychological well-being of youth. Would students be better off under this? — The bill encourages students to embrace core ethical values and participate in character education. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to prepare young individuals to play a role in determining the future of the country.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution encourages schools to integrate character education into their teaching activities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill's focus on character education aims to improve the well-being of individuals and society.
- 10/15/2025
- 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 S7141; text: CR S7140-7141)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts