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H.R.885: Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 2, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (64 Democrats, 7 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 matching subgrants to institutions of higher education associated with state geographic alliances, nonprofit educational...
(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 Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| March 2, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |