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H.CON.RES.33: Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (51 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 30, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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April 18, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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April 18, 2013 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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April 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |