S. 848 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Consider Teachers Act of 2021
S. 848 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 18, 2021, sponsored by Mike Braun with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 117-49
What it does
Consider Teachers Act of 2021 This bill revises the service obligation verification process for the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grant program. The TEACH program awards grants to postsecondary students who commit to teaching for four years in high-need subjects in low-income schools.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Braun (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2021
- Passed the SenateApr 27, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2021
- Became lawOct 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-49. (Oct 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 28, 2021 · Passed406–16
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Consider Teachers ActHouse · Sep 28, 2021
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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