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H.CON.RES.38: Supporting the goals and ideals of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schoo
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
66 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 16, 2015
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 16, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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April 16, 2015 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |