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H.R. 885 (112th)

Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act

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Introduced

2 March 2011

Last action

21 March 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Sponsors

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a geography education grant program under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement). Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to a national nonprofit educational organization or consortium, with 75% to be used for matching subgrants to institutions of higher education associated with state geographic alliances, nonprofit educational organizations, or state or local educational agencies. Requires program participants to use their grants and subgrants to enhance the geographic literacy of students in kindergarten through grade 12 by supporting specified activities, including: (1) educational research; (2) teacher training; (3) the development of effective teaching tools and learning materials; (4) the application of rigorous academic standards and assessment techniques; (5) comparative studies of world cultures, economies, and environments; and (6) the exchange of information regarding the state of geographic literacy and strategies for its improvement.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

    Source: Committee

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