U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR927: A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
Status: Introduced, September 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 29, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 927 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2026 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Luján , Ms. Warren , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as National Character Counts Week . Whereas the well-being of the United States requires that the young people of the United States become an involved, caring citizenry of good character; Whereas the character education of children has become more urgent, as violence by and against youth increasingly threatens the physical and psychological well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas, more than ever, children need strong and constructive guidance from their families and their communities, including from schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, and civic groups; Whereas the character of a nation is only as strong as the character of its individual citizens; Whereas the public good is advanced when young individuals are taught the importance of good character and the positive effects that good character can have in personal relationships, in school, and in the workplace; Whereas scholars and educators agree that individuals do not automatically develop good character and that, therefore, institutions and individuals …
Sponsors
- Grassley, Chuck (R, SD-IA) · primary sponsor
- Klobuchar, Amy (D)
- Lankford, James (R, SD-OK)
- Blackburn, Marsha (R)
- Scott, Rick (R)
- Lujan, Ben Ray (D)
- Warren, Elizabeth (D)
- Capito, Shelley (R)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177-5178)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177-5178)
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is SR927?
- SR927 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
- What is the status of SR927?
- Introduced as of September 29, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177-5178) (September 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR927?
- Grassley, Chuck (R, SD-IA), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR927?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/927
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