H.R. 5219 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
English Learning and Innovation Act
H.R. 5219 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jul 28, 2014, sponsored by Joe Garcia with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
English Learning and Innovation Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award renewable, competitive grants to states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and public charter schools or charter school management organizations to carry out activities that result in English learners becoming proficient in English so that they can access the knowledge needed to meet…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Garcia (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2014
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Nov 17, 2014)
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- S. 1088: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
- H.R. 1122: PRO-LIFE Act
- H.R. 1199: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
- S. 1238: Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013
- H.R. 1652: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
- H.R. 2349: GRAD Act of 2013
- H.R. 2368: GREEN Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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