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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 117-hconres-86 | 117 | hconres | 86 | Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2022 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and questioning (LGBTQ+) bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2022-04-21 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] | CA | D | T000472 | 53 | This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and questioning individuals in schools). | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hconres-80 | 117 | hconres | 80 | Commending the heroism of Olathe East High School Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark in responding to a student armed with a firearm. | Education | 2022-03-09 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 2 | This concurrent resolution commends Administrator Dr. Kaleb Stoppel and School Resource Officer Erik Clark for their heroic actions to protect students and staff of Olathe East High School in Kansas. It also recognizes their years of dedication and service to the community. | 2022-12-29T21:33:28Z | |
| 117-hconres-70 | 117 | hconres | 70 | Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students. | Education | 2022-02-07 | 2022-03-10 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] | NC | D | A000370 | 114 | This concurrent resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff. | 2023-03-08T19:58:35Z | |
| 117-hconres-29 | 117 | hconres | 29 | Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2021 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2021-04-19 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] | CA | D | T000472 | 40 | This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals in schools). | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hconres-20 | 117 | hconres | 20 | Expressing the sense of Congress that schools should safely reopen for in-person instruction as soon as possible. | Education | 2021-02-26 | 2021-02-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] | WI | R | S001213 | 29 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that school administrators should safely reopen schools for in-person instruction as soon as possible. | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 117-hconres-4 | 117 | hconres | 4 | Supporting the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week in bringing attention to name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an ongoing dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling, bullying, and harassment in their communities. | Education | 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 26 | This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week. It also encourages schools to consider comprehensive anti-bullying and harassment policies that address incidents based on sexual orientation or gender identity. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 116-hconres-98 | 116 | hconres | 98 | Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2020 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2020-04-24 | 2020-04-24 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 89 | This resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gay people in schools). It requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the National Day of Silence. The bill encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2023-01-11T13:43:19Z | |
| 116-hconres-84 | 116 | hconres | 84 | Supporting the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week in bringing attention to name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an ongoing dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling and bullying in their communities. | Education | 2020-01-21 | 2020-01-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 19 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week. It also encourages schools to consider comprehensive anti-bullying and harassment policies that address infractions based on the sexual orientation or gender identity of the victim. | 2022-02-08T23:20:30Z | |
| 116-hconres-34 | 116 | hconres | 34 | Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2019 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2019-04-12 | 2019-05-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 78 | This resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gay people in schools). It requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the National Day of Silence. The bill encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2022-11-01T19:47:15Z | |
| 115-hconres-114 | 115 | hconres | 114 | Recognizing the contributions of the public elementary schools and secondary schools in the United States as an investment in our country's future and expresses the position of Congress that public funds should be spent to strengthen public elementary and secondary schools. | Education | 2018-03-13 | 2018-03-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 1 | Disapproves of using and expanding the use of federal funds, including tax expenditures, to subsidize tuition or other expenses associated with students enrolling in private elementary schools and secondary schools, except for limited allowances permitted in law. Affirms that public funds should be used to support public elementary schools and secondary schools only. | 2023-01-11T13:40:22Z | |
| 115-hconres-95 | 115 | hconres | 95 | Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K-12 classrooms. | Education | 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-19 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2] | VA | R | T000477 | 17 | Expresses support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more primary and secondary schools. | 2023-01-11T13:39:20Z | |
| 115-hconres-86 | 115 | hconres | 86 | Condemning the racist and hate-based attacks on our college campuses and reaffirming our support for inclusion and safety in our institutions of higher learning. | Education | 2017-10-25 | 2017-10-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] | FL | D | W000808 | 26 | Condemns the harassment and violence targeted at students because of their racial, ethnic, religious, or sexual background, and affirms Congress's commitment to creating safe learning environments on college campuses. | 2023-01-11T13:38:31Z | |
| 115-hconres-49 | 115 | hconres | 49 | Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2017 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-06 | Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 46 | Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gay people in schools). Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the National Day of Silence. Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z | |
| 115-hconres-29 | 115 | hconres | 29 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for increased diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, and increased access to opportunity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. | Education | 2017-02-16 | 2017-02-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 9 | Declares that Congress supports efforts to: increase diversity and inclusion in the technology sector; eliminate barriers faced by people of color and other underrepresented groups when breaking into the technology sector; ensure all students have access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education for a 21st century economy; strengthen investments in and collaborations with minority-serving educational institutions to sustain a pipeline of diverse STEAM graduates ready to enter the technology sector; and improve data collection, disaggregation, and dissemination of information for greater understanding and transparency of diversity in STEAM education and across the workforce. | 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z | |
| 114-hconres-163 | 114 | hconres | 163 | Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. | Education | 2016-09-27 | 2016-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. | House | Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] | TX | R | F000461 | 0 | Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hconres-145 | 114 | hconres | 145 | Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program and recognizing the significant contributions of Albert Einstein Fellows. | Education | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | H001034 | 15 | Recognizes: the significance of the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program; the value of having current science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers directly engaged in the policymaking process; the sacrifices made by teachers who interrupt their careers to serve as Einstein Fellows; and the contributions of Einstein Fellows. Expresses support for the continuation of the program. Encourages federal agencies and congressional offices to host Einstein Fellows and to leverage the expertise of former Einstein Fellows. | 2023-01-11T13:32:36Z | |
| 114-hconres-134 | 114 | hconres | 134 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for increased diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, and increased access to opportunity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. | Education | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 5 | Declares that Congress supports efforts to: increase diversity and inclusion in the technology sector; eliminate barriers faced by people of color and other underrepresented groups when breaking into the technology sector; ensure all students have access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education for a 21st century economy; strengthen investments in and collaborations with minority-serving educational institutions to sustain a pipeline of diverse STEAM graduates ready to enter the technology sector; and improve data collection, disaggregation, and dissemination of information for greater understanding and transparency of diversity in STEAM education and across the workforce. | 2023-01-11T13:33:05Z | |
| 114-hconres-130 | 114 | hconres | 130 | Supporting the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and recognizing 50 years of organized academic veterinary medicine in the United States. | Education | 2016-04-21 | 2016-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. | House | Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] | FL | R | Y000065 | 12 | Expresses gratitude and support for accredited schools and colleges of veterinary medicine. | 2023-01-11T13:31:41Z | |
| 114-hconres-101 | 114 | hconres | 101 | Supporting the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and recognizing 50 years of organized academic veterinary medicine in the United States. | Education | 2015-12-11 | 2015-12-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] | FL | R | Y000065 | 11 | Recognizes 50 years of organized academic veterinary medicine. Expresses gratitude and support for accredited schools and colleges of veterinary medicine. | 2023-01-11T13:32:31Z | |
| 114-hconres-38 | 114 | hconres | 38 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2015-04-16 | 2015-04-16 | Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 66 | Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2023-01-11T13:27:45Z | |
| 114-hconres-24 | 114 | hconres | 24 | Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame. | Education | 2015-03-04 | 2015-03-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3] | PA | R | K000376 | 18 | Commemorates the life and achievements of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, who throughout his life displayed extraordinary commitment to social justice and the improvement of higher education. | 2023-01-11T13:28:15Z | |
| 114-hconres-10 | 114 | hconres | 10 | Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education. | Education | 2015-01-27 | 2015-01-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] | PA | D | F000043 | 2 | Recognizes the challenges and burdens associated with rising college costs. Acknowledges the benefits of community colleges in providing an affordable and cost-effective way to obtain a college degree. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the America's College Promise proposal. Expresses a commitment to pursuing strategies in the 114th Congress that will make college more affordable and accessible for all students. | 2023-01-11T13:29:17Z | |
| 114-hconres-8 | 114 | hconres | 8 | Supporting the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week in bringing attention to name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling and bullying in their communities. | Education | 2015-01-21 | 2015-01-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] | FL | R | R000435 | 28 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week. | 2023-01-11T13:29:17Z | |
| 113-hconres-33 | 113 | hconres | 33 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2013-04-18 | 2013-04-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 51 | Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2022-11-15T16:33:39Z | |
| 113-hconres-10 | 113 | hconres | 10 | Supporting the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week in bringing attention to name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling and bullying in their communities. | Education | 2013-01-25 | 2013-01-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] | FL | R | R000435 | 17 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week (an annual week of educational activities to bring attention to name-calling and provide schools with tools to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling and bullying in their communities). Encourages the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. | 2022-11-15T16:33:19Z | |
| 112-hconres-40 | 112 | hconres | 40 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2011-04-13 | 2011-07-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | E000179 | 47 | Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local education authority to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2021-09-28T12:28:56Z | |
| 112-hconres-8 | 112 | hconres | 8 | Entitled the "English Plus Resolution". | Education | 2011-01-07 | 2011-01-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | S000248 | 0 | Declares that the U.S. government should pursue English-plus policies that: (1) encourage all residents of this country to become fully proficient in English by expanding educational opportunities and access to information technologies; (2) conserve and develop the nation's linguistic resources by encouraging all residents of this country to learn or maintain skills in languages other than English; (3) assist Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and other peoples indigenous to the United States in their efforts to prevent the extinction of their languages and cultures; (4) continue to provide services in languages other than English as needed to facilitate access to essential functions of government, promote public health and safety, ensure due process, promote equal educational opportunity, and protect fundamental rights; and (5) recognize the importance of multilingualism to vital American interests and individual rights, and oppose English-only measures and other restrictionist language measures. | 2023-01-11T13:21:05Z | |
| 111-hconres-329 | 111 | hconres | 329 | Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. | Education | 2010-11-16 | 2010-11-18 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 9 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Acknowledges the many and varied contributions of disabled children and their parents, teachers, related services personnel, and administrators. Reaffirms the support of Congress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hconres-284 | 111 | hconres | 284 | Recognizing the work and importance of special education teachers. | Education | 2010-06-08 | 2010-07-12 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] | TX | R | S000250 | 46 | Recognizes the amount of work it requires to be a special education teacher. Commends special education teachers for their sacrifice and dedication while providing the quality life skills to individuals with special needs. | 2023-01-11T13:19:57Z | |
| 111-hconres-275 | 111 | hconres | 275 | Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. | Education | 2010-05-06 | 2010-12-23 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12] | CA | D | S001175 | 101 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. | 2023-01-11T13:19:44Z | |
| 111-hconres-194 | 111 | hconres | 194 | Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs. | Education | 2009-10-06 | 2009-11-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 2 | Supports the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!," a national celebration of after-school programs. | 2023-01-11T13:17:57Z | |
| 111-hconres-176 | 111 | hconres | 176 | Zzz's to A's Resolution | Education | 2009-07-31 | 2009-07-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 2 | Zzz's to A's Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin the school day no earlier than 9:00 a.m. | 2023-01-11T13:18:32Z | |
| 111-hconres-126 | 111 | hconres | 126 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education. | Education | 2009-05-13 | 2010-07-20 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] | CA | D | W000794 | 43 | Supports the goals and ideals of Title VI (International Education Programs) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Recognizes the need to continue to develop and promote international educational programs. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hconres-99 | 111 | hconres | 99 | Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day. | Education | 2009-04-02 | 2009-04-28 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] | NY | D | M000309 | 5 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day. Urges public officials and the general public to honor early childhood care and education staff and programs in their communities, and to work together to resolve the early childhood education staff compensation crisis. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hconres-92 | 111 | hconres | 92 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. | Education | 2009-04-01 | 2009-05-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | E000179 | 40 | Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local education authority to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hconres-81 | 111 | hconres | 81 | Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i. | Education | 2009-03-25 | 2009-05-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. | House | Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] | HI | D | A000014 | 32 | Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i. Praises the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts Pacific Province for its good works educating the youth of this country, serving the people of Hawai`i, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, and pursuing educational, social, and economic equality. | 2021-04-19T20:48:48Z | |
| 111-hconres-77 | 111 | hconres | 77 | Recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. | Education | 2009-03-23 | 2009-04-20 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | W000738 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates and honors Gallaudet University on the 145th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. Congratulates Gallaudet University for 145 years of unique and exceptional service to the deaf citizens of the United States and the world deaf community. | 2022-02-03T06:09:35Z | |
| 111-hconres-52 | 111 | hconres | 52 | Honoring and remembering the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. | Education | 2009-02-12 | 2009-03-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. | House | Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23] | CA | D | C001036 | 15 | Honors the life and remembers and condemns the murder of Lawrence King. Encourages: (1) efforts to address anti-lesbian, -gay, -bisexual, and -transgender name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination on school campuses; (2) training to enable school staff to identify and address such actions effectively and in a timely way; (3) the implementation of age-appropriate, inclusive curricula to help students understand and respect difference within the school community and society as a whole; and (4) each state, city, and local education authority to adopt laws and policies to prohibit such actions against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. | 2021-09-28T18:51:20Z | |
| 111-hconres-53 | 111 | hconres | 53 | Recognizing the achievement of parity among African Americans in computer science. | Education | 2009-02-12 | 2009-03-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 1 | Recognizes the achievement of parity among African-Americans in degrees conferred in computer science and celebrates this victory among persons of color, especially during Black History Month. | 2021-07-10T17:39:37Z | |
| 111-hconres-3 | 111 | hconres | 3 | Entitled the "English Plus Resolution". | Education | 2009-01-06 | 2009-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. | House | Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | S000248 | 0 | Declares that the U.S. government should pursue English-plus policies that: (1) encourage all residents of this country to become fully proficient in English by expanding educational opportunities and access to information technologies; (2) conserve and develop the nation's linguistic resources by encouraging all residents of this country to learn or maintain skills in languages other than English; (3) assist Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and other peoples indigenous to the United States in their efforts to prevent the extinction of their languages and cultures; (4) continue to provide services in languages other than English as needed to facilitate access to essential functions of government, promote public health and safety, ensure due process, promote equal educational opportunity, and protect fundamental rights; and (5) recognize the importance of multilingualism to vital American interests and individual rights, and oppose English-only measures and other restrictionist language measures. | 2023-01-11T13:15:52Z | |
| 110-hconres-227 | 110 | hconres | 227 | Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider starting school after 9:00 in the morning. | Education | 2007-10-04 | 2007-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin classes after nine o'clock in the morning. | 2023-01-11T20:26:58Z | |
| 110-hconres-121 | 110 | hconres | 121 | Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes. | Education | 2007-04-19 | 2007-05-17 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 35 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school. | 2023-01-11T19:44:47Z | |
| 110-hconres-36 | 110 | hconres | 36 | Recognizing the importance of Western civilization. | Education | 2007-01-18 | 2007-01-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 0 | Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is important to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society. Encourages local school boards, state education officials, and educators to ensure that all young people gain an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization. | 2020-07-23T15:26:47Z | |
| 110-hconres-2 | 110 | hconres | 2 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from the territories of the United States and the contributions of such individuals in United States history. | Education | 2007-01-04 | 2008-06-24 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | C000380 | 46 | Expresses the sense of Congress that children in the United States should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands to the culture and history of this country. | 2022-02-03T05:18:47Z | |
| 109-hconres-463 | 109 | hconres | 463 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding textbook equity. | Education | 2006-07-28 | 2006-09-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that all students deserve up-to-date textbooks in order to meet national education requirements and that states should ensure that poorer school districts are not deprived of such textbooks. Resolves that primary and secondary schools receive equitable funding for textbooks. | 2023-01-13T04:50:34Z | |
| 109-hconres-421 | 109 | hconres | 421 | Expressing the sense of Congress and support for Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs. | Education | 2006-05-25 | 2006-06-14 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] | GA | R | P000591 | 10 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) mathematics and science education programs across federal agencies should be better coordinated; (2) there should be minimal duplication among these programs and consistent standards of evaluation; (3) the Department of Education should be commended for its rapid response in creating the Academic Competitiveness Council; and (4) the recommendations of such Council should be closely examined when making decisions about federal funding for mathematics and science education programs. | 2023-01-13T04:48:33Z | |
| 109-hconres-355 | 109 | hconres | 355 | Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes. | Education | 2006-03-09 | 2006-04-05 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 29 | Declares the sense of the Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school. | 2023-01-13T04:48:48Z | |
| 109-hconres-200 | 109 | hconres | 200 | Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider starting school after 9:00 in the morning. | Education | 2005-06-30 | 2005-07-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin classes after nine o'clock in the morning. | 2023-01-13T04:48:02Z | |
| 109-hconres-49 | 109 | hconres | 49 | Recognizing the importance of Western civilization. | Education | 2005-02-08 | 2005-03-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 5 | Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is important to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society. Encourages local school boards, State education officials, and educators to ensure that all young people gain an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization. | 2022-02-03T05:25:54Z | |
| 109-hconres-45 | 109 | hconres | 45 | Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes. | Education | 2005-02-02 | 2005-03-02 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 32 | Declares the sense of the Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school. Recognizes NAMM, the International Music Products Association, for its efforts to emphasize the importance of school music programs in the academic and social development of children. | 2022-02-03T05:29:10Z | |
| 109-hconres-3 | 109 | hconres | 3 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that schools in the United States should honor the contributions of individuals from the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States by including such contributions in the teaching of United States history. | Education | 2005-01-04 | 2005-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] | VI | D | C000380 | 37 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that schools in the United States should honor the contributions of individuals from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history. | 2022-02-03T05:28:34Z | |
| 108-hconres-451 | 108 | hconres | 451 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a scholarship fund to make tuition grants available to eligible former students who were denied an education in Prince Edward County, Virginia, when the public schools closed rather than comply with the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education. | Education | 2004-06-16 | 2004-07-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 14 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the State of Virginia should provide the necessary resources to establish and maintain a scholarship fund to make tuition grants available to eligible former students who were denied an education in Prince Edward County, Virginia, when the public schools there closed rather than comply with the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education. | 2023-01-15T04:49:09Z | |
| 108-hconres-380 | 108 | hconres | 380 | Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education. | Education | 2004-03-10 | 2004-05-05 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 31 | Declares the sense of Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school. Recognizes the International Music Products Association (also known as NAMM) for its efforts to designate a Music in Our Schools Month in order to highlight the important role that school music programs play in the academic and social development of children. | 2023-01-15T10:18:08Z | |
| 108-hconres-377 | 108 | hconres | 377 | Recognizing the importance of Western civilization. | Education | 2004-03-02 | 2004-03-31 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1783) | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 16 | Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is central to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society. Encourages local school boards and State departments of education to ensure that these concepts and ideals are effectively taught, and that all young people who graduate from high schools do so with an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization. | 2023-01-15T10:18:08Z | |
| 108-hconres-373 | 108 | hconres | 373 | Expressing the sense of Congress that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that promotes literacy and should be encouraged. | Education | 2004-02-26 | 2004-03-11 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) Kids Love a Mystery is a program that helps promote literacy and reading and should be supported and encouraged; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to promote Kids Love a Mystery with appropriate programs and activities. | 2023-01-15T10:18:08Z | |
| 108-hconres-318 | 108 | hconres | 318 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that American colleges and universities should adopt an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity. | Education | 2003-10-30 | 2003-11-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] | GA | R | K000220 | 36 | Encourages all public and private colleges and universities in the United States to adopt an Academic Bill of Rights and observe specified principles and procedures to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and protect the principle of intellectual diversity. Recognizes that such principles and procedures fully apply only to public universities and to private universities that present themselves as bound by the canons of academic freedom. Expresses the sense of the Congress that private institutions choosing to restrict academic freedom on the basis of creed have an obligation to be as explicit as possible about the scope and nature of these restrictions. | 2023-01-15T07:17:55Z | |
| 108-hconres-312 | 108 | hconres | 312 | Recognizing the valuable contributions of higher education faculty in the education of our Nation's students. | Education | 2003-10-28 | 2003-11-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] | MI | D | K000172 | 10 | Recognizes the contributions of over three-quarters of a million part-time and adjunct faculty, full-time non-tenure-track faculty, and graduate employees who teach in colleges and universities across the United States. Supports: (1) the efforts of organizations to raise public awareness of the conditions in which these contingent employees work; and (2) solutions which provide fair and equitable treatment for contingent employees in higher education and promote the return to a significant and stable corps of full-time, tenure-track faculty in U.S. institutions of higher education. | 2023-01-15T07:17:55Z | |
| 108-hconres-135 | 108 | hconres | 135 | Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin classes no earlier than 8:30 in the morning. | Education | 2003-04-02 | 2003-05-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that secondary schools should begin classes no earlier than 8: 30 in the morning. | 2023-01-15T23:03:24Z | |
| 108-hconres-131 | 108 | hconres | 131 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that student travel is a vital component of the educational process. | Education | 2003-03-31 | 2004-10-07 | Received in the Senate. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that student travel: (1) is a vital component of the educational process; and (2) should be encouraged so that Americans, young and old, can participate in travel, the perfect freedom. | 2023-01-15T22:18:39Z | |
| 106-hconres-399 | 106 | hconres | 399 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. | Education | 2000-09-13 | 2000-10-05 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 68 | Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.Acknowledges the contributions of children with disabilities, their parents, teachers, related services personnel, and administrators.Reaffirms support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free public education. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-366 | 106 | hconres | 366 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance and value of education in United States history. | Education | 2000-06-29 | 2000-06-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] | WI | R | P000265 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the historical illiteracy of U.S. college and university graduates is a serious problem that should be addressed by the higher education community; (2) boards of trustees and administrators at institutions of higher education in the United States should review their curricula and add requirements in U.S. history; (3) State officials responsible for higher education should review public college and university curricula and promote requirements in U.S. history; (4) parents should encourage their children to select institutions of higher education with substantial history requirements and students should take courses in U.S. history, whether required or not; and (5) history teachers and educators at all levels should redouble their efforts to bolster the knowledge of U.S. history among students of all ages and to restore the vitality of U.S. civic memory. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-342 | 106 | hconres | 342 | Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be an international education policy for the United States. | Education | 2000-05-25 | 2000-07-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5] | AZ | R | K000306 | 6 | Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. international education policy should incorporate the following goals: (1) ensuring that all college graduates will have knowledge of a second language and of a foreign area; (2) enhancing the educational infrastructure through which the United States produces international expertise; (3) recapturing 40 percent of the international student market for the United States; (4) streamlining visa, taxation, and employment regulations applicable to international students; (5) significantly increasing participation in study abroad by U.S. students; (6) promoting greater diversity of locations, languages, and subjects involved in study abroad to ensure that the United States maintains an adequate international knowledge base; and (7) invigorating citizen and professional exchange programs and promoting the international exchange of scholars. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-309 | 106 | hconres | 309 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to in-school personal safety education programs for children. | Education | 2000-04-13 | 2000-05-16 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | C000243 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that States should encourage their primary and secondary schools to implement quality child safety curricula so that each child receives instruction that is positive, comprehensive, and effective.Recognizes the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Guidelines for Programs to Reduce Child Victimization as a tool for local schools' selection and development of quality child safety programs. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-266 | 106 | hconres | 266 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the benefits of music education. | Education | 2000-03-06 | 2000-06-14 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2] | IN | R | M000481 | 50 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) music education enhances intellectual development and enriches the academic environment for children of all ages; and (2) music educators greatly contribute to the artistic, intellectual, and social development of children, and play a key role in helping children to succeed in school. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-213 | 106 | hconres | 213 | Encouraging the Secretary of Education to promote, and State and local educational agencies to incorporate in their education programs, financial literacy training. | Education | 1999-10-28 | 1999-11-19 | Referred to the Committee on HELP. | House | Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] | CA | R | D000492 | 2 | Encourages the Secretary of Education to use funds available in the Fund for the Improvement of Education (part A of title X of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) to promote personal financial literacy programs.Encourages State and local educational agencies to incorporate personal financial management curricula into their education programs. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-214 | 106 | hconres | 214 | Expressing the sense of Congress that direct systematic phonics instruction should be used in all schools. | Education | 1999-10-28 | 1999-11-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2] | IN | R | M000481 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) phonemic awareness followed by direct systematic phonics instruction should be used in all schools as a first, and essential, step in teaching a student to read; and (2) phonics instruction should be an integral part of pre-service teaching requirements so that teachers will have the skills to effectively teach reading. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-151 | 106 | hconres | 151 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal funding for elementary and secondary teacher training be used first for activities to advance science, mathematics, and engineering education for elementary and secondary teachers. | Education | 1999-07-13 | 1999-08-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. | House | Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2] | UT | R | C000722 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that all local educational agencies receiving Federal funding for elementary and secondary teacher training or certification are encouraged to use such funding first for activities to advance science, mathematics, and engineering education for teachers. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-153 | 106 | hconres | 153 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal funding for elementary and secondary teacher training be used first for science scholarships for elementary and secondary teachers. | Education | 1999-07-13 | 1999-08-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. | House | Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-41] | CA | R | M001139 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that all local educational agencies receiving Federal funding for elementary and secondary teacher training or certification are encouraged to use such funding first for science scholarships for teachers. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-136 | 106 | hconres | 136 | Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the timely distribution of payments to local educational agencies under the Impact Aid program. | Education | 1999-06-17 | 1999-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | W000738 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the Congress relating to the timely distribution of payments to local educational agencies (LEAs) under the Impact Aid (IA) program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Declares such IA program should be funded at a level that allows its funds to be made available on the currently-required, forward-funded basis. Urges the Secretary of Education, upon completion of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for each fiscal year, to distribute such IA program payments to eligible LEAs within 45 days after the enactment of each such Act, if other congressional action has not caused a delay and State education agencies have supplied all the necessary information to the Department of Education for such distribution. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-126 | 106 | hconres | 126 | To honor the ExploraVision Awards Program and to encourage more students to participate in this innovative national student science competition. | Education | 1999-06-07 | 1999-07-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 1 | Honors the ExploraVision Awards Program as an innovative national student science competition for its outstanding contribution to science education. Encourages students in kindergarten through grade 12 across the country to participate in this innovative student science competition. Commends the Toshiba Corporation and the National Science Teachers Association for their dedication to such Program. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to support the goals of such Program. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-92 | 106 | hconres | 92 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. | Education | 1999-04-27 | 1999-04-28 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 5 | Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the shooting, wounding, and killing at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-90 | 106 | hconres | 90 | Expressing the sense of Congress that all Members mourn the loss of life at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, and condemn this and previous incidents of deadly violence in our Nation's schools. | Education | 1999-04-21 | 1999-05-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI-8] | MI | D | S000770 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that we must redouble our efforts to combat school violence and expand community justice initiatives for students by increasing funding for school resource officers through the Community Oriented Policing Services program. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-88 | 106 | hconres | 88 | Urging the Congress and the President to increase funding for the Pell Grant Program and existing Campus-Based Aid Programs. | Education | 1999-04-20 | 1999-07-14 | Referred to the Committee on HELP. | House | Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] | CA | R | M000508 | 29 | Urges the Congress and the President, working within the constraints of the balanced budget agreement, to make student scholarship aid the highest priority for higher education funding by, prior to authorizing or appropriating funds for any new education initiative: (1) increasing by $400 the maximum Pell Grant awarded to low-income students; and (2) increasing other existing campus-based aid programs. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-84 | 106 | hconres | 84 | Urging the Congress and the President to fully fund the Federal Government's obligation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. | Education | 1999-04-13 | 1999-05-05 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on HELP. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 49 | Urges the Congress and the President, working within the constraints of the balanced budget agreement, to give programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) the highest priority among Federal elementary and secondary education programs by meeting the commitment to fund the maximum State grant allocation for educating children with disabilities under such Act, prior to authorizing or appropriating funds for any new education initiative, while retaining the commitment to fund existing Federal education programs that increase student achievement. Declares that any local educational agency choosing to use specified authority to treat certain IDEA funds as local funds should use those local funds to provide additional funding for any Federal, State, or local education program. | 2026-02-10T13:38:48Z | |
| 106-hconres-71 | 106 | hconres | 71 | Expressing the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. | Education | 1999-03-24 | 1999-04-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1] | AL | R | C000052 | 6 | Expresses the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to: (1) dedicate at least one day of learning to the study and understanding of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (2) include a requirement that, before receiving a certificate or diploma of graduation from high school, students be tested on their competency in understanding those works. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-73 | 106 | hconres | 73 | Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider starting school after 9:00 in the morning. | Education | 1999-03-24 | 1999-04-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that secondary schools should begin classes after nine o'clock in the morning. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-333 | 105 | hconres | 333 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools should conduct ceremonies and other activities to educate and inform students about the sacrifice and commitment of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. | Education | 1998-10-02 | 1998-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Redmond, Bill [R-NM-3] | NM | R | R000567 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that public schools should conduct ceremonies and other activities to educate and inform students about the sacrifice and commitment of veterans of the U.S. armed forces. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-316 | 105 | hconres | 316 | To express the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. | Education | 1998-08-04 | 1998-08-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] | GA | R | G000225 | 51 | Expresses the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to: (1) dedicate at least one day of learning to the study and understanding of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (2) include a requirement that, before receiving a certificate or diploma of graduation from high school, students be tested on their competency in understanding those works. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-296 | 105 | hconres | 296 | Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider starting school after 9:00 a.m. | Education | 1998-06-24 | 1998-07-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that secondary schools should begin classes after nine o'clock in the morning. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-287 | 105 | hconres | 287 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take certain actions to address violence in schools in the United States. | Education | 1998-06-05 | 1998-06-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] | TN | D | F000262 | 19 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) initiate a series of town meetings to discuss ways to address the growing crisis of violence in schools; and (2) call upon States and localities to improve communication between law enforcement officials and students, parents, and teachers, including establishing school violence prevention hotlines to inform law enforcement officials when threats of violence are made at school. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-279 | 105 | hconres | 279 | To honor the ExploraVision Awards Program and to encourage more students to participate in this innovative national student science competition. | Education | 1998-05-21 | 1998-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] | CA | D | B000918 | 11 | Honors the ExploraVision Awards Program as an innovative national student science competition for its outstanding contribution to science education. Awards a certificate of appreciation to the Toshiba Corporation and the National Science Teachers Association for their dedication to such Program. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to support the goals of such Program. Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution: (1) to specified Federal officials, to promote understanding of such Program among Federal and related agencies engaged in science education; and (2) to State Governors, governors of specified territories, and the mayor of the District of Columbia, to encourage more students to participate in such Program. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-150 | 105 | hconres | 150 | Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the timely distribution of payments to local educational agencies under the Impact Aid program. | Education | 1997-09-10 | 1997-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | W000738 | 19 | Expresses the sense of the Congress relating to the timely distribution of payments to local educational agencies (LEAs) under the Impact Aid (IA) program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Declares such IA program should be funded at a level that allows its funds to be made available on the currently-required, forward-funded basis. Declares that the Secretary of Education, upon completion of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for each fiscal year, should distribute such IA program payments to eligible LEAs within 45 days after the enactment of each such Act, if other congressional action has not caused a delay and State education agencies have supplied all the necessary information to the Department of Education for such distribution of payments. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-12 | 105 | hconres | 12 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a model curriculum designed to educate elementary and secondary school-aged children about the Irish famine should be developed. | Education | 1997-02-04 | 1997-02-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] | NJ | D | M000639 | 28 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a model curriculum should be developed which is designed to educate elementary and secondary school-aged children about the famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century and its effects. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 104-hconres-226 | 104 | hconres | 226 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a model curriculum designed to educate elementary and secondary school-aged children about the Irish famine should be developed. | Education | 1996-09-27 | 1996-10-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] | NJ | D | M000639 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a model curriculum should be developed which is designed to educate elementary and secondary school-aged children about the famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century and its effects. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 104-hconres-144 | 104 | hconres | 144 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the amount that should be appropriated for fiscal year 1996 for federally assisted education programs and activities. | Education | 1996-02-01 | 1996-03-05 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1703) | House | Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000094 | 206 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, not later than March 15, 1996, the Congress should appropriate for FY 1996 for each continuing program or activity of the Department of Education not less than the amount appropriated for FY 1995 for such program or activity. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 104-hconres-139 | 104 | hconres | 139 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the University be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies. | Education | 1996-01-31 | 1996-02-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. | House | Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] | FL | R | S000822 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University is exceptionally important to the Nation. Urges that its importance be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hconres-40 | 103 | hconres | 40 | Expressing the sense of the Congress in opposition to the efforts of certain groups to impose a sexual agenda on the children of the United States. | Education | 1993-02-17 | 1993-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] | TX | R | D000217 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that it opposes the proposals of the Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Advisory Council of Texas and the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 102-hconres-215 | 102 | hconres | 215 | Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to paid leave for working parents for the purpose of attending parent-teacher conferences. | Education | 1991-10-02 | 1991-12-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government and all employers in the United States should: (1) support parent-teacher conferences; and (2) undertake measures to encourage working parents to use paid leave for the purposes of attending parent-teacher conferences. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 102-hconres-102 | 102 | hconres | 102 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding admissions of minority students to institutions of higher education. | Education | 1991-03-20 | 1991-04-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] | CA | R | R000409 | 52 | Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding admissions of minority students to institutions of higher education, especially with respect to illegal exclusion and illegal racial discrimination against Asian-Americans and other groups. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-305 | 101 | hconres | 305 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that community service should be required for graduation from high school. | Education | 1990-04-18 | 1990-05-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 7 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that community service should be required for graduation from high school. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-294 | 101 | hconres | 294 | To express the sense of the Congress regarding a national agenda for extending and improving foreign language instruction in the elementary schools of the Nation. | Education | 1990-03-29 | 1990-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000022 | 38 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that foreign language instruction should begin at the elementary school level. Urges State and local educational agencies to initiate programs of foreign language instruction in elementary schools. Supports the statements of: (1) the National Governors' Association calling for such programs; and (2) the Follow-Up Committee to the Wingspread Consultation on Elementary School Foreign Languages, calling for establishment of a Blue Ribbon Commission to address the national agenda for foreign language instruction in elementary schools. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-182 | 101 | hconres | 182 | Expressing the sense of Congress that each state should develop a curriculum for instructing school children in the history of genocide and the Holocaust. | Education | 1989-08-01 | 1989-11-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] | NJ | R | S000097 | 34 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that each State should develop a curriculum and related instructional units for instructing schoolchildren in the political, economic, social, ethical, and historical causes of genocide generally and the Holocaust specifically. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-147 | 101 | hconres | 147 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding admissions of minority students to institutions of higher education. | Education | 1989-06-08 | 1989-07-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] | CA | R | R000409 | 74 | Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding admissions of minority students to institutions of higher education, especially with respect to illegal exclusion and illegal racial discrimination against Asian-Americans and other groups. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-85 | 101 | hconres | 85 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal funding for special education should be increased to provide more meaningful assistance to States and localities. | Education | 1989-04-05 | 1989-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 69 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) there should be a significant increase in Federal funding for programs authorized under the Education of the Handicapped Act; and (2) appropriations made by the 101st Congress to assist States and localities in providing education to children and youth with handicaps should equal at least 15 percent of the national average per pupil expenditure. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-82 | 101 | hconres | 82 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that universal scientific literacy among all American high school graduates by the year 2000 should be a primary national objective, and for other purposes. | Education | 1989-03-23 | 1989-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress, and its pledge to provide necessary programs and resources, that a primary national objective should be the attainment by all U.S. high school graduates by the year 2000 of universal scientific literacy (i.e. understanding basic scientific processes and approaches, comprehending descriptions of scientific and technological issues, understanding societal risks and benefits of modern science and technology, and interpreting scientific and technological information sufficiently to make reasoned judgments about competing policy options). | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hconres-57 | 101 | hconres | 57 | To express the sense of the Congress that science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority. | Education | 1989-02-23 | 1989-04-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. | House | Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000094 | 49 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority (with emphasis on an educated citizenry, curriculum planning, teacher preparation, and service to traditionally underserved students, including those from inner cities and remote areas). | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-hconres-332 | 100 | hconres | 332 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the number of students in each classroom in an elementary or secondary school in the United States should be decreased. | Education | 1988-07-12 | 1988-08-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | H000547 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the number of students in each classroom in an elementary or secondary school in the United States should be decreased to not more than 26 students. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-hconres-107 | 100 | hconres | 107 | A concurrent resolution urging the full funding of certain student financial assistance programs. | Education | 1987-04-09 | 1987-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] | NY | D | T000326 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and college work-study programs should be fully funded, including increases for inflation. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-hconres-97 | 100 | hconres | 97 | A concurrent resolution to encourage State and local governments and local educational agencies to provide high quality daily physical education programs for all children in kindergarten through grade 12. | Education | 1987-04-07 | 1987-12-14 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001220 | 115 | Encourages State and local governments and local educational agencies to provide quality daily physical education programs for all children from kindergarten through grade 12. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 100-hconres-88 | 100 | hconres | 88 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal funding for vocational education should be continued. | Education | 1987-03-25 | 1987-04-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1] | HI | R | S000014 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should continue its role in promoting vocational education by continuing to provide the States with vocational education grants. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z |
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