H.RES.413: Recognizing the importance of a nationally designated "Character Counts Week" and of the character development of young people to the present and future of the United States, and encouraging community, school, and youth organizations to integrate the "six core elements of character" articulated in the Aspen Declaration into programs for students and children.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced April 24, 1996
  • Latest Major Action May 10, 1996

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Bill Summary

Recognizes the importance to the present and future of the United States of a nationally designated Character Counts Week and of the character development of young people. Encourages community, school, and youth organizations to recognize and integrate the six core elements of character articulated in the Aspen Declaration into programs for students and children.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
April 24, 1996

Introduced in the House by Nick Smith (R-Mich.)

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