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H.R.5519: Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 25, 2006
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2006
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (13 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a geography education grant program under title II, Teacher Quality Enhancement. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to a national nonprofit educational organization or consortium, with 75% to be used for subgrants to institutions of higher education associated with state geographic alliances, nonprofit educational organizations, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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May 25, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) |