United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 427 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about the importance of effective civic education programs in schools in the United States.

Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2524; text as passed Senate: CR S2474)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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.

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: civic education is essential to the well-being of the constitutional government of the United States, comprehensive and formal instruction in civics and government provides students with a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens under such government, elementary and secondary schools are encouraged to offer courses on the history and theories of such government, and civics and government teachers are well served by having access to professional development programs that enhance their capacity to provide effective civic education in the classroom.

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Action History

  1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2524; text as passed Senate: CR S2474)

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Constitution and constitutional amendments Elementary and secondary education Public participation and lobbying Teaching, teachers, curricula U.S. history Education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 427 do?
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: civic education is essential to the well-being of the constitutional government of the United States, comprehensive and formal instruction in civics and government provides students with a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens under such government, elementary and secondary schools are encouraged to offer courses on the history and theories of such government, and civics and government teachers are well served by having access to professional development programs that enhance their capacity to provide effective civic education in the classroom.
Who sponsors SRES 427?
SRES 427 is sponsored by Benjamin Cardin (D).
What is the current status of SRES 427?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 SRES 427?
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