A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.

Plain-English Summary

This resolution would create an annual academic competition focused on civics for high school students, organized and hosted by the U.S. Senate. The competition would give secondary school students — roughly those in grades 9 through 12 — the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of how the American government works, including topics like the Constitution, the legislative process, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

The bill primarily affects high school students across the country who are interested in government and civic education, as well as their teachers and schools who might prepare and nominate participants. By establishing this as an annual Senate-sponsored event, the resolution aims to encourage and reward students who study how their government functions, potentially helping to strengthen civic knowledge among young Americans.

At this stage, the resolution has been submitted in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration, which oversees Senate operations and procedures. The committee will review the proposal before it can advance further. No detailed rules about how the competition would be structured, who is eligible, or how it would be funded have been included in the available text of the resolution.