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S.434: Teaching Geography Is Fundamental Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 2, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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March 2, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) |