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S.879: Civics Secures Democracy Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - March 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Civics Secures Democracy Act This bill provides resources to expand educational programs in American civics and history, including by establishing grant and fellowship programs and reauthorizing various programs. First, the bill authorizes the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to states, qualified nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (IHEs), and qualified researchers to support and expand access to civics and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 22, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) |