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House Bill 3242
117th Congress(2021-2022)
USA Civics Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 14, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 14, 2021
Latest Action
May 14, 2021
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
3242
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Earl Blumenauer
Oregon
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Understanding and Studying American Civics Act of 2021 or the USA Civics Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the American History for Freedom grant program.

The bill renames the program as the American Civics Education Program.

The bill authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) once every three years to establish or strengthen academic programs to promote American political thought and history; the history, achievements, and impact of American representative democracy and constitutional democracies globally; and the means of participation in political and civic life. Currently, these grants are awarded to IHEs for three years and are focused on traditional American history and the history and achievements of Western civilization.

IHEs may use grants to support additional activities, such as collaborating with federal or state humanities programs and using open educational resources.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
May 14, 2021
Related Bills (4)
Jun 14, 2022
Introduced in Senate
3
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 4403
USA Civics Act of 2022
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Jun 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
6
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 4384
Civics Secures Democracy Act
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Mar 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 879
Civics Secures Democracy Act
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
24
Sponsorship
House Bill 1814
Civics Secures Democracy Act of 2021
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Actions (2)
05/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
05/14/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:46 PM
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