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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
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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)
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Date | Description |
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April 29, 2014 |
Passed the SenateSubmitted 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.) |