US SR286 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)
Status: Introduced on October 5 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-05 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6367)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 5 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-05 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6367)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the poorest countries have access to a quality education through the Global Partnership for Education. Affirms U.S. leadership and commitment to improving access to quality education for the poorest and most marginalized children and youth worldwide. Supports the mission and goals of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to mobilize global and national efforts to contribute to the achievement of equitable, quality education and learning. Recognizes that U.S. investments in bilateral basic education are complemented by GPE's education systems approach and convening authority. Encourages increased commitment and investment by the U.S. government, international donors, private foundations, and private sector donors through the GPE to the global effort to ensure that children and youth are in school.
Title
A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the poorest countries have access to a quality education through the Global Partnership for Education.
Sponsors
| Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] |
| Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
| Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-05 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6367) |
Same As/Similar To
HR466 (Related) 2017-07-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/286/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres286/BILLS-115sres286is.pdf |
