S.RES.427: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about the importance of effective civic education programs in schools in the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced April 29, 2014
  • Latest Major Action April 29, 2014

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that: civic education is essential to the well-being of the constitutional government of the United States, comprehensive and formal instruction in civics and government provides students with a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens under such government, elementary and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with S.RES.427.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 29, 2014

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2524; text as passed Senate: CR S2474)

April 29, 2014

Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

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