H.R. 719 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
A PLUS Act
H.R. 719 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 27, 2017, sponsored by Mark Walker with 95 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or the A PLUS Act This bill allows each state to receive federal elementary and secondary education funds on a consolidated basis and manage the funds to advance the educational policy of the state. A declaration of intent must be formulated by a combination of specified state officials or by referendum and must list the programs for which consolidated funding is requested.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Walker (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 95 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Jan 27, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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