H.R. 4698 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Say No to Indoctrination Act
H.R. 4698 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 27, 2021, sponsored by Burgess Owens with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Say No to Indoctrination Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to teach or advance concepts that separate individuals based on race, color, or national origin; assign characteristics to individuals based on race, color, or national origin; or imply that the United States is an inherently racist country.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Burgess Owens (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jul 27, 2021)
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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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