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Bill· HRH.R. 8886 (118th)referred

CHARTER Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8902 (118th)referred

FAFSA Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8897 (118th)referred

ZZZ’s to A’s Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024

ZZZ's to A's Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to conduct a study that examines the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance; comprehensively reviews the scientific evidence relating to that relationship; compares adolescent health, well-being, and performance among local educational agencies with different school start times; and evaluates factors that contribute to, or affect, school start times. ED shall report its findings and recommendations to Congress.

Report· HearingH.Hrg.118published

LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON H.R. 390, TO AMEND THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 1996 (PUBLIC LAW 104-333; 54 U.S.C. 320101 NOTE) TO INCLUDE ALL OF SARATOGA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA, "MAURICE D. HINCHEY HUDSON RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ENHANCEMENT ACT"; H.R. 3971, TO DESIGNATE THE FLATSIDE-BETHUNE WILDERNESS IN THE OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, "FLATSIDE WILDERNESS ADDITIONS ACT"; H.R. 6826, TO DESIGNATE THE VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER AT FORT MCHENRY NATIONAL MONUMENT AND HISTORIC SHRINE AS THE PAUL S. SARBANES VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER; H.R. 6843, TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA TO INCLUDE LAFOURCHE PARISH, LOUISIANA; H.R. 8206, TO ENSURE THAT BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE MAY NOT BE DESIGNATED AS WILDERNESS OR AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND H.R. 8219, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE SUITABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF DESIGNATING CERTAIN LAND AS THE LAHAINA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, "LAHAINA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT"

United States · United States House of Representatives · 27 June 2024

Bill· SS. 4614 (118th)referred

SMART in Schools Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1310 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024

This resolution supports the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Bill· HRH.R. 8770 (118th)referred

Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2024

Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to award grants to fund university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1300 (118th)referred

Condemning campus protest backers.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024

This resolution condemns protests occurring on college campuses and calls for a full investigation of all foreign adversaries engaged in promoting campus and public unrest.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 729 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024

This resolution designates June 2024 as African American Music Appreciation Month and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 96 (118th)referred

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Education titled  Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance and published on April 29, 2024. The final rule addresses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Among other elements, the rule establishes certain definitions related to sex-based harassment and establishes additional requirements for grievance procedures.

Bill· SS. 4523 (118th)referred

Nutrition Red Tape Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024

Nutrition Red Tape Reduction Act  This bill expands eligibility for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the school lunch program. (The CEP allows eligible schools, groups of schools, and school districts the option to offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications.) This bill lowers the threshold for a school to participate in the CEP to an identified student percentage (ISP) of at least 25%, from 40%. The ISP is the percentage of students who are eligible for free school meals without a household application, primarily those who are directly certified through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Bill· HRH.R. 8708 (118th)referred

Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024

Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving federal funds or participating in federal student aid programs if the IHE carries out diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to certify to the Department of Education (ED) that the IHE (1) does not and will not carry out any program, project, initiative, or other activity that advocates, promotes, or otherwise supports DEI; and (2) does not and will not maintain any office or other entity within the IHE that advocates, promotes, or otherwise supports DEI. Each IHE that provides the certification must, upon request, make available to ED any information necessary to verify the accuracy of the certification.  ED must publish regulations to implement and enforce the bill's provisions.  The bill establishes a process through which an IHE may appeal ED's decision to terminate the IHE's financial assistance for failure to comply with the bill's provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 8649 (118th)open

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA notifies parents of their rights to request and receive information regarding foreign influence (e.g., influence by China) in schools. These rights include the right to review (and make copies of at no cost) any curricular or professional development material used at the school that was obtained using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; know, by written response, how many school personnel are compensated using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; and know, by written response, information about funding from or agreements (e.g., contracts) with a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern. Parents must submit a written request for this information. Each school must post on a publicly accessible website (or otherwise widely disseminate to the public) a summary notice of parental rights under the bill.  The bill requires the Department of Education to notify state educational agencies (SEAs) about the bill's requirements. Each SEA must, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, notify LEAs about the bill's requirements.

Bill· SS. 4477 (118th)open

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes various federal grants for state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and service providers to support individuals who reenter the community following a period of incarceration.  Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the following: grants for adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects; grants for family-based substance abuse treatment programs; grants to evaluate and improve educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities; grants for career training education;  the offender reentry substance abuse and criminal justice collaboration program; and grants to nonprofit organizations for community-based mentoring and transitional services.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 165 (118th)open

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Education titled  Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance and published on April 29, 2024. The final rule addresses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Among other elements, the rule establishes certain definitions related to sex-based harassment and establishes additional requirements for grievance procedures.

Bill· HRH.R. 8613 (118th)referred

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 718 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should immediately place a moratorium on all federally funded gain-of-function research given the increased safety concerns.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should consider S. 81, which prohibits the award of federal research grants to institutions of higher education or research institutes that conduct gain-of-function research. (Under the bill, gain-of-function research refers to any research that (1) could confer attributes to influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses such that the virus would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in an organism; or (2) involves methods that could enhance potential pandemic pathogens or related risky research with potentially dangerous pathogens.)

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 723 (118th)passed

A resolution celebrating 40 years of Universal Design for Learning.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

This resolution celebrates 40 years of innovative research and practice leading to the creation and widespread adoption of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the United States. (UDL is an educational framework for developing curricula and instructions to meet the diverse needs of all students.)

Bill· HRH.R. 8612 (118th)referred

Financial Fitness Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8539 (118th)referred

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy. Among other things, the office must be responsible for the development and coordination of USDA policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, including (1) research and development; (2) communication, extension, and education; (3) regulation and labeling; and (4) commercialization, use, and trade. In addition, the office must coordinate interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, other federal agencies, and state agencies.

Bill· HRH.R. 8556 (118th)referred

Clarifying E–Rate Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Clarifying E–Rate Act of 2024 This bill provides statutory authority for the use of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-Rate) funds for the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses. (In a declaratory ruling titled Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries and released on October 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared that the use of Wi-Fi and similar technologies on school buses serves an educational purpose and is therefore eligible for E-Rate funding. The policy effectively permits schools to receive discounted telecommunications service for use on school buses.) The bill also directs the FCC to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking specifying any additional locations for which E-Rate funding may be used to support connectivity. The FCC must establish an annual process for considering additional eligible locations. 

Bill· SS. 4413 (118th)referred

Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Synthetic Biology Advancement Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish the National Synthetic Biology Center. The purpose of the center is to provide a hub for researchers and U.S. industry partners to discover and develop science-based solutions based on synthetic biology to improve agricultural performance while (1) minimizing environmental impact, and (2) improving the overall resiliency of the food system. The center must provide grants to certain land-grant universities to carry out projects in partnership with nonprofit organizations, state entities, national laboratories, or other land-grant universities. In awarding grants, the center must prioritize certain areas of research, including microbiomes or microbes, gene editing, digital agriculture, and controlled environment agriculture. In addition, the center must establish and maintain a website with a user-friendly portal in order to disseminate synthetic biology findings and connect researchers and innovators.

Bill· SS. 4421 (118th)referred

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy. Among other things, the office must be responsible for the development and coordination of USDA policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, including (1) research and development; (2) communication, extension, and education; (3) regulation and labeling; and (4) commercialization, use, and trade. In addition, the office must coordinate interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, other federal agencies, and state agencies.

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