U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced a resolution to designate October 5th to 11th, 2025 as "Religious Education Week." The resolution aims to recognize families who enroll their children in religious education institutions.
Senator Cassidy stated, "Parents should be able to choose the best educational environment for their child. Religious education institutions give parents more options, empowering them to make the best decision for their child."
Senator Graham added, "South Carolina’s children are our greatest resource and future leaders. I am proud to introduce this resolution to emphasize the importance of continued religious education and the organizations who provide it."
Other Republican senators supporting the resolution include Jim Banks (R-IN), John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), John Curtis (R-UT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Ashley Moody (R-FL), James Risch (R-ID), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Todd Young (R-IN).
Organizations supporting the resolution include Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, Agudath Israel of America, Coalition for Jewish Values, Foundation for American Christian Education, School Time Bible Ministries, Association of Christian Schools International and Catholic Education Partners Inc.
The full text of the resolution is available online.
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