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States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2019 [HB-1930]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Abolishes the Department of Education (ED) and repeals any program for which it has administrative responsibility. The Department of the Treasury shall provide grants to states, for FY2019-FY2027, for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education purposes permitted by state law. The level of funding is set at the amount provided to states for federal elementary and secondary education programs and the amount provided for federal postsecondary education programs, respectively, for FY2012, minus the funding provided for education programs that
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 03/27/2019
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Native American Business Incubators Program Act [HB-1900]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Community Development ]
Requires the Department of the Interior to establish a grant program in the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development for establishing and operating business incubators that serve Native American communities. A business incubator is an organization that (1) provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses, and (2) is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services. Grant applicants may be institutions of higher education, private
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Sponsored by: Rep. Norma J. Torres
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 04/11/2019
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Physician Assistant Higher Education Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-1685]
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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve education opportunities for physician assistants, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/12/2019
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A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund. [SR-106]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund. It also celebrates the fund's successes in supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as underrepresented students.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 03/12/2019
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Native American Indian Education Act [HB-1688]
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Requires the Department of Education to pay, and provides annual funding beginning in FY2020 for such payments to, Native American Indian-serving, nontribal institutions of higher education (IHEs) for the tuition of their out-of-state Native American Indian students. The bill applies only to IHEs that are required to provide tuition-free education, with the support of their state, to Native American Indian students as a condition under which the IHE or state received its original grant of land and facilities from the federal government. Payments
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/12/2019
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Native American Indian Education Act [S.759]
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Requires the Department of Education to pay Native American Indian-serving, nontribal institutions of higher education (IHEs) the tuition of their out-of-state Native American Indian students. The bill applies only to IHEs that are required to provide tuition-free education, with the support of their state, to Native American Indian students as a condition under which the IHE or state received its original grant of land and facilities from the federal government. Payments are treated as reimbursements to IHEs from their states.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2019
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PREP Act of 2019 Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act of 2019 [S.752]
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Reauthorizes and revises certain grant programs to address shortages of teachers and school leaders (e.g., principals) in elementary and secondary schools, including shortages in rural areas and related to specific positions (e.g., special education and English language instruction). First, the bill makes permanent and otherwise revises the Teacher Quality Partnership program (which provides grants to improve the quality of teachers and enhance professional development activities). It revises the program to, among other things (1) expand the purpose
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2019
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Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund, Inc. [HR-186]
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[Education ]
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund, Inc. and celebrates its successes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act [HB-1591]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
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Directs the Department of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to pay the costs of carrying out STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education activities for girls and underrepresented minorities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Debt-Free College Act of 2019 [S.672]
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Requires the Department of Education to (1) award grants for state-federal partnerships with a goal of providing debt-free college for students at in-state public institutions of higher education, and (2) award grants to provide debt-free college for students at historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions, and (3) allow grants for financial aid for dreamer students (students who entered the United States before the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria). It also repeals the suspension of eligibility
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/06/2019
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Debt-Free College Act of 2019 [HB-1571]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Immigration ]
Requires the Department of Education to (1) award grants for state-federal partnerships with a goal of providing debt-free college for students at in-state public institutions of higher education, and (2) award grants to provide debt-free college for students at historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions, and (3) allow grants for financial aid for dreamer students (students who entered the United States before the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria). It also repeals the suspension of eligibility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/06/2019
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Strengthening American Communities Act of 2019 [S.686]
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America's College Promise Act of 2019 requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish programs that assist students in paying for the costs of higher education. Specifically, ED must establish grants to assist students in paying for the costs of attending community colleges, historically black colleges and universities, minority serving institutions of higher education (IHEs), or nonprofit IHEs. appropriates funds for such grants. In addition, ED must establish grant programs to pay the costs of an undergraduate education for students who
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/06/2019
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security Partnerships Act [HB-1494]
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[National Security ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to issue a strategy to enhance partnerships, including those with a focus on research and development, career opportunities, and acquisitions, with historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/11/2020
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Computer Science for All Act of 2019 [HB-1485]
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[Cybersecurity ]
Establishes a program through which the Department of Education (ED) shall award grants to states, local educational agencies, and eligible tribal schools to serve as models for national replication of computer education expansion efforts. A grant recipient shall use the grant funds to train teachers to teach computer science; expand access to high-quality learning materials and online learning options; create plans for expanding overall access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) classes; utilize computer science as
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/04/2019
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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. [HR-169]
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This resolution supports efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the technology sector and ensure all students have access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/04/2019
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Minority Business Development Act of 2019 [HB-1432]
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Permanently authorizes the Minority Business Development Administration to assist socially and economically disadvantaged business concerns. Specifically, the bill redesignates the Minority Business Development Agency as the Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA). The MBDA shall (1) assist disadvantaged business concerns entering domestic and foreign markets by providing education and training, management and technological assistance, a skilled labor pool, and financial and marketing services; and (2) encourage such businesses to establish
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 [S.497]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Veterans ]
[Human Rights ]
[Military ]
Requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/14/2019
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Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act [HB-1225]
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[Energy ]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Establishes the National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund into which, through FY2024, there shall be deposited an amount equal to 50% of all energy development revenues due and payable to the federal government from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters that would otherwise be credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts under federal law. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.3 billion for any such fiscal year. From such amounts 80% shall be allocated to the National
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-250, Part I. on 10/22/2019
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HBCU PARTNERS Act HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act [S.461]
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[Grants ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Addresses the capacity of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in federal programs. Specifically, the bill requires certain agencies to submit annual plans for strengthening the capacity of HBCUs to participate in federal programs. Among other things, the plans must establish how the agencies intend to increase the capacity of HBCUs to compete effectively for grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. The agencies must provide technical assistance and information to the White House Initiative on HBCUs to enhance
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Signed By President. on 12/31/2020
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A resolution designating the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". [SR-37]
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[Native American Affairs ]
This resolution designates the week beginning on February 3, 2019, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration: Cr S815; Text: Cr S811) on 01/31/2019