H.R. 3334 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Teach for America Act
H.R. 3334 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 19, 2005, sponsored by Michael Castle with 145 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 145
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Teach for America Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to Teach For America, Inc. to implement and expand its program of recruiting, selecting, training, and supporting new teachers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Castle (R-DE). Co-sponsors: 122 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Aug 10, 2005)
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- H.R. 4525: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2005
- S. 2363: A bill to extend the educational flexibility program under section 4 of the Education Flexibility…
- H.R. 4911: Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
- H.R. 5603: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
- H.R. 6138: Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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