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H.R.1240: Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
119 (98 Democrats, 22 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Feb. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |