H.R. 8150 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
SCHOOLS Act
H.R. 8150 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Sep 1, 2020, sponsored by Debbie Mucarsel-Powell with 30 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
- Sep 1, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Safe Considerations of the Health Of Our Learning Students Act or SCHOOLS Act This bill requires a study on safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in schools. It also establishes a grant program to assist state educational agencies with implementing health and safety measures in schools.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 1, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Sep 1, 2020)
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- S. 1153: Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019
- S. 461: HBCU PARTNERS Act
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- H.R. 849: Civics Learning Act of 2019
- H.R. 865: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2019
- S. 867: PROTECT Students Act of 2019
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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