# 119-sres-594: A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.

119-sres-594, A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-594
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 52nd annual National Catholic Schools Week.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Recognition of Catholic schools' role in education and community.** This resolution recognizes and supports National Catholic Schools Week and highlights the contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. It cites about 1.7 million students, a 10 to 1 student-teacher ratio, a 98.6% Catholic high school graduation rate, and 83.7% of graduates attending 4-year colleges. It reports student diversity: 34.9% racial minorities, 15.4% Hispanic, and 21.8% non-Catholic students. It designates January 25–31, 2026 as National Catholic Schools Week and names the theme "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community." The resolution applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and affirms the role of families, students, and teachers in promoting academic and moral development.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-s-1782: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
- 119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
- 119-s-2503: ROTOR Act
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-594 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/594)

## Related
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
- [119-s-1782: Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1782)
- [119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-237)
- [119-s-2503: ROTOR Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2503)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-594 (as of 2026-04-21).