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H.R.1239: World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (22 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 28, 2017
Bill Summary
World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense to award three-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language (e.g., foreign language or American Sign Language) programs in elementary and secondary schools.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by David E. Price (D-N.C.) |