119-SRES-452 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: S. Res. 452 (119th) — “National Character Counts Week”

Headline Summary: The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution naming the week of October 19, 2025 “National Character Counts Week”; it’s a symbolic encouragement for character education, not a new law. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — S.Res.452 — 119th Congress: National Chara…[3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate: Types of Legislation (bills, simple resolutions, etc…

What It Does: This simple resolution designates the week beginning October 19, 2025 for nationwide attention to character education and urges communities to promote traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. It invites schools, families, youth organizations, religious institutions, and civic groups to mark the week with programs and activities. [2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Congressional Record (Oct. 15, 2025): S. R…

• Who’s For It: Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley with bipartisan co-sponsors Sens. Klobuchar, Ernst, Blackburn, Lankford, Warren, and Luján. [2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Congressional Record (Oct. 15, 2025): S. R…
• Adopted by the Senate on October 15, 2025 by unanimous consent, indicating no senator objected at the time of passage. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — S.Res.452 — 119th Congress: National Chara…[4]U.S. Senate — Senate Floor Activity for Oct. 15, 2025
• Supporters emphasize that teaching core values can strengthen relationships, schools, and workplaces, and that families and community institutions play key roles. [2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Congressional Record (Oct. 15, 2025): S. R…

• Who’s Against It: No formal opposition was recorded in the Senate (it passed by unanimous consent). [4]U.S. Senate — Senate Floor Activity for Oct. 15, 2025
• Some critics generally note that simple resolutions are advisory and do not create enforceable law, so their impact depends on voluntary participation. [3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate: Types of Legislation (bills, simple resolutions, etc…

What’s Next: Because this is a simple Senate resolution, there are no further legislative steps; it doesn’t go to the House or the President. Communities that choose to take part will observe the week starting Sunday, October 19, 2025. [3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate: Types of Legislation (bills, simple resolutions, etc…[1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — S.Res.452 — 119th Congress: National Chara…