H.R. 849 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Civics Learning Act of 2019
H.R. 849 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 29, 2019, sponsored by Alcee L. Hastings with 78 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
- Jan 29, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Civics Learning Act of 2019 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prioritize innovative civics learning and teaching and to provide additional funding in FY2020 for civics education programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 76 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jan 29, 2019)
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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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