United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 313 — CIVICS Act of 2019

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Constitution Education Is Valuable in Community Schools Act of 2019 or the CIVICS Act of 2019 This bill requires national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants to include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the requirements for grant programs to include education about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

  • 20 U.S.C. 6663(b)

    paragraphs (1) and (2) → the following: "(1) shall-- \n \n (A) show potential to improve the quality of \n student achievement in, and teaching of, American \n history, civics and government, or geography, in \n elementary schools and secondary schools; \n \n (B) demonstrate innovation, scalability, \n accountability, and a focus on underserved populations; \n and \n \n (C) include programs that educate students about \n the history and principles of the Constitution of the \n United States, including the Bill of Rights; and \n \n (2) may include hands-on civic engagement activities for \n teachers and students."

    The bill adds a requirement for programs to educate students about the Constitution and its principles.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 313 do?
Constitution Education Is Valuable in Community Schools Act of 2019 or the CIVICS Act of 2019 This bill requires national activities supported by American History and Civics Education grants to include programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights.
Who sponsors S 313?
S 313 is sponsored by Inhofe, James M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 313?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 313?
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