H.R. 5984 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
COAT Act
H.R. 5984 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 27, 2020, sponsored by Rashida Tlaib with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Charter Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency Act or the COAT Act This bill requires state educational agencies, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that each contract between a charter school located in the state and a private charter management organization includes certain compliance requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Feb 27, 2020)
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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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