A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 891, would designate the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week." The resolution aims to celebrate religious education in the United States, highlighting its role in the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of individuals. It also calls on states and territories to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school to attend religious classes.
The resolution affects students who attend sectarian schools or participate in released time programs for religious instruction. It also acknowledges the importance of religious education for the civic and moral development of people in the United States and celebrates the institutions that provide religious instruction.
This resolution was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026, by Senator Darline Graham Nordone and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As an introduced resolution, it has not yet been voted on by the Senate. If it passes the Senate, it would not require action from the House of Representatives to become a Senate resolution.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 891 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 891, would designate the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week." The resolution aims to celebrate religious education in the United States, highlighting its role in the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of individuals. It also calls on states and territories to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school to attend religious classes. The resolution affects students who attend sectarian schools or participate in released time programs for religious instruction. It also acknowledges the importance of religious education for the civic and moral development of people in the United States and celebrates the institutions that provide religious instruction. This resolution was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026, by Senator Darline Graham Nordone and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As an introduced resolution, it has not yet been voted on by the Senate. If it passes the Senate, it would not require action from the House of Representatives to become a Senate resolution.
- Has S.Res. 891 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 891. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 891?
- S.Res. 891 was sponsored by Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC] (R-SC), with 29 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 891?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950) (23 Sep 2026).
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