H.CON.RES.316: To express the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced Aug. 4, 1998
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 1998

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to: (1) dedicate at least one day of learning to the study and understanding of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (2) include a requirement that, before receiving a certificate or diploma of graduation from high school, students be tested on their competency in...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Aug. 4, 1998

Introduced in the House by Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.)

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