US SR639

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration would establish and administer an annual academic civics competition for secondary school students

Committee may partner with public or nonprofit organizations like iCivics or the National Constitution Center to design judging rubrics and support the competition

Committee may accept private donations to offset competition costs

Resolution cites declining civics knowledge, including 2022 data showing grade 8 civics scores dropped 2 points from 2018, and 2023 survey finding 1 in 6 U.S. adults cannot name any of the 3 branches of government

Introduced by Senator Kim on March 11, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration