House Bill 8797
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Commission on American Civics Education Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8797
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Commission on American Civics Education Act of 2020
This bill establishes the Congressional Commission on Civics Education. The commission must (1) examine the existing civics education programs in each state; (2) solicit the views of educators, school administrators, and other state and local education officials; and (3) submit a report to Congress that includes recommendations for the Department of Education related to civics education.
November 20, 2020
11/20/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
11/20/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:15 PM