US HR417 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in the elementary and secondary schools of the United States. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in schools. Encourages schools to test high school seniors about basic civic knowledge and to promote civic participation, democratic engagement, and social service.

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Title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in the elementary and secondary schools of the United States.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-06-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2017-06-27HouseIntroduced in House

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