hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Celebrates Catholic schools and National Catholic Schools Week.
Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors.
Introduced in the House, referred to committee.
This resolution, introduced by Republican Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois and a bipartisan group of colleagues, officially recognizes the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the U.S. and supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week (January 25-31, 2026). The resolution highlights Catholic schools' academic excellence, values-based education, diverse student bodies, and community service. It has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 27, 2026, and then sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce. For this resolution to pass, it typically needs to be approved by this committee and then passed by a simple majority vote in the full House of Representatives. As a House Resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House and does not require Senate approval or the President's signature to take effect.
Since this is a resolution, it does not create new laws, establish funding, or change existing policies. Its primary impact would be symbolic, serving as an official statement from the House of Representatives affirming the value of Catholic schools. This could lead to greater public awareness of Catholic education and reinforce the support for their role in local communities across the country.
Supporters Say
Celebrates Catholic schools' educational excellence and positive community contributions.
Critics Say
No specific opposition is mentioned in the resolution text.
As a resolution designed to celebrate a specific group and event, this bill is generally considered non-controversial. The broad bipartisan support among its co-sponsors suggests that recognizing the contributions of Catholic schools aligns with the views of many members of Congress.