Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6953
115th Congress(2017-2018)
GIRLS Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 27, 2018
Overview
Text
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Introduced
Sep 27, 2018
Latest Action
Sep 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6953
Congress
115
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.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Giving Increased Resources to Learning Students Act or the GIRLS Act

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow states to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to supply menstrual hygiene products to students.

Text (1)
September 27, 2018
Actions (2)
09/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
09/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:27 PM