S. Res. 639 establishes an annual Senate civics competition for high school students to help address declining civics knowledge among young Americans. The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration will oversee the competition and has authority to partner with organizations like iCivics or the National Constitution Center for support and to accept private donations to fund it. The resolution cites concerning trends, including lower civics test scores among middle schoolers and a significant portion of adults unable to name the three branches of government, linking these declines to civic disengagement and susceptibility to misinformation. The competition mirrors existing successful congressional programs like the Congressional Art Competition and Congressional App Challenge, positioning it as part of the Senate's broader effort to boost civic education and democratic participation as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.
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