Explanation of H.R. 5110
Explanation of H.R. 5110
H.R. 5110 is a bill introduced in the United States Congress. Its purpose is to amend the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 by clarifying that federal education funds can be used for training in certain
activities, such as archery, hunting, and other shooting sports. The bill aims to specify that the existing
prohibition on using federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to these specific activities.
Key Details:
- Short Title: The bill is known as the 'Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act'.
- Section 1: This section provides the short title of the bill.
- Section 2: This section clarifies the prohibition on using federal education funds for
certain weapons and related training. It amends Section 8526(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 by adding a provision that allows the use of funds for activities authorized under the Act, such
as archery, hunting, other shooting sports, and culinary arts if they provide educational instruction or
educational enrichment activities. This means that funds can be used for these activities as long as they are
permissible under the programs authorized by the Act.
The bill has been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is awaiting approval from the
President of the United States to become law.