VirginiaVirginia lawmakers would designate an annual Christian Heritage Week
If both chambers approve, Virginia’s General Assembly would designate April 24–30 each year as Christian Heritage Week and post the designation online.
What it does
If both chambers approve, the General Assembly would designate April 24–30 as Christian Heritage Week each year and post the designation on its website.
Argument forThe annual designation could give Virginians a chance to learn about Christianity’s place in the state’s history.
Argument againstSome Virginians may feel the state’s recognition centers Christian heritage, even though the resolution also notes that the country’s founders came from many faiths and cultures.
More detail
The General Assembly would designate April 24 through April 30 as Christian Heritage Week in Virginia. The designation applies in Virginia. The designation requires approval by both the House of Delegates and the Senate. The designation would apply in 2026 and each year after that.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Jan 30Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 21Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 21Presented and ordered printed 26105344DIntroduced
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