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US Congress 117th Congress

Civics Secures Democracy Act of 2021 [HB-1814] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduced In House on 03/11/2021

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Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2021 [S.729] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/11/2021

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BEST Act Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act [HB-1731] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
To award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/10/2021

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BEST Act Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act [S.680] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/10/2021

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Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act [S.637] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
A bill to forestall the loss of research talent by establishing a temporary early career research fellowship program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/09/2021

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Department of State Student Internship Program Act [S.599] [Education ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
A bill to establish the Department of State Student Internship Program as a paid internship program to provide students with the opportunity to learn about a career in diplomacy and foreign affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/04/2021

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A resolution designating the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". [SR-94] [Education ] [Native American Affairs ]
A resolution designating the week beginning February 28, 2021, 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. on 03/03/2021

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [HB-1393] [Agriculture ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Small Business ] [Human Rights ]
To address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/28/2021

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FLOODS Act Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act [HB-1438] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
To establish a national integrated flood information system within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 04/07/2021

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Support Our Schools Act [HB-1410] [Education ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ]
To provide emergency relief for schools, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Introduced In House on 02/26/2021

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Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week". [HR-173] [Education ] [Native American Affairs ]
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/26/2021

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Moms Matter Act [S.484] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
A bill to establish grant programs for maternal mental health equity and to grow and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/25/2021

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Crisis Support for Unemployed Workers Act Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 Worker Health Coverage Protection Act [HB-1319] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Pensions ] [Healthcare ] [Unemployment ] [Budget and Spending ]
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Yarmuth Signed By President. on 03/11/2021

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Kira Johnson Act [HB-1212] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/24/2021

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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021 [HB-1225] [National Security ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/28/2021

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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 [S.346] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/22/2021

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Teacher Diversity and Retention Act [HB-1197] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/22/2021

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Department of State Student Internship Program Act [HB-1109] [Education ] [International ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To establish the Department of State Student Internship Program as a paid internship program to provide students with the opportunity to learn about a career in diplomacy and foreign affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 02/18/2021

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LITE Act Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act [HB-1135] [International ] [Education ]
To establish the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders committed to democratic institutions, processes, and values.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/19/2021

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Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2021 [HB-1157] [International ] [National Security ]
To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 05/19/2021

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