S. 167 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act
S. 167 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 17, 2017, sponsored by Jerry Moran with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 115-169
What it does
National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act (Sec. 2) This bill designates as the "National Memorial to Fallen Educators" an existing memorial located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. The memorial is not a unit of the National Park System, and its designation shall not require or allow federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to it.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry Moran (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Passed the HouseApr 16, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentApr 19, 2018
- Became lawApr 30, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-169. (Apr 30, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 16, 2018 · Passed384–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
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