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H.R.5501: Constitution and Citizenship Day Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Constitution and Citizenship Day Act of 2014 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a Constitution Day Grant Program awarding competitive grants to local educational agencies and charter schools to commemorate, and enhance educational programs that teach students about, the U.S. Constitution and their state constitution. Requires such program to occur annually on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Sept. 17, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Sept. 17, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |