| Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Aged, Alaska, Armed forces, Authorization, Black colleges, Budgets, Business, Child health, Children, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Community development, Compensatory education, Computer literacy Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1560-1561)
Bill TextTo reauthorize and reform the national service laws. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act, or the GIVE Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NSCA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise the programs under such Acts and reauthorize appropriations for such programs through FY2012. Revises under NSCA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service (Learn and Serve programs); (2) National Service Trust programs (AmeriCorps); (3) the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC); and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Eliminates the current Community-Based Learn and Serve programs. Establishes a new Learn and Serve program, Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research, providing matching grants to: (1) provide community service-learning opportunities to elementary and [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 02/06/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S743)
Bill TextA concurrent resolution celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world. | | Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextCelebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs. 2/12/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world. | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Animals, Apprenticeship, Cultural relations, Disabled, Education, Educational exchanges, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Hawaiians, Humanities, Indigenous peoples, Job training, Mainstreaming in education, Marine resources Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Bill TextTo provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and development of mentoring programs, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to, or enter into agreements with, Best Buddies (a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities mesh with mainstream society) to promote the expansion of Best Buddies and the design and implementation of its education and outreach programs, including character education and volunteer programs, that can be integrated into classroom instruction. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to repeal authority for the Fund for the Improvement of Education: (1) educational, cultural, apprenticeship, and exchange programs for Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and their historical whaling and trading partners in Massachusetts; and (2) program [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Arts, Budgets, Child development, Children, Class size, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Compensatory education, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Curricula, Data banks, Disabled, Dropouts Latest Action: 10/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an academically rigorous curriculum with effective supports so that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors, to improve State and district policies and programs relating to the academic achievement of students in the middle grades, to develop and implement effective middle school models for struggling students, and for other purposes. 10/24/2007--Introduced. Success in the Middle Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make matching grants to states, based on their proportion of poor children aged 5 to 17, to: (1) implement state middle school needs analyses and, on the basis of such analyses, improvement plans that describe what students must master to successfully complete the middle grades and succeed in academically rigorous high school coursework; and (2) award competitive matching subgrants to local educational [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13130-13131 text as passed Senate: CR S13131 text of measure as introduced: CR S13099)
Bill TextA resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week". 10/18/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Designates the week beginning October 21, 2007, as National Character Counts Week. Urges the people of the United States and interested groups to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Department of the Interior, Distance education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability, Educational technology, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Environmental education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal aid to education, Federal-local relations Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between the Department of Education and the National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers, and for other purposes. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the National Park Ranger School Partnerships program authorizing the Secretary of Education to award competitive, three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enter into partnerships that include the National Park Service (NPS), and may include nonprofit NPS partners, to provide kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) students with educational programs and K-12 teachers with professional development emphasizing science, the environment, natural resources, mathematics, civics, and history. Deems LEAs to be eligible for such a grant only if they: (1) have, are capable of, or will develop certain connections to the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Actions and defenses, Administrative remedies, Books, Budgets, Business, Class size, Communications, Computer software, Computers, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Curricula, Democracy, Department of Education, Education Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13000)
Bill TextA bill to provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Student Bill of Rights - Directs the Secretary of Education to make annual determinations as to whether each state's public school system provides all its students with educational resources to succeed academically and in life. Requires such education to enable students to: (1) acquire knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship; (2) meet challenging academic achievement standards; and (3) compete and succeed in a global economy. Requires each system to do so by: (1) providing specified fundamentals of educational opportunity to students at each public elementary and secondary school; (2) providing educational services in school districts that receive funds for disadvantaged students that are at least comparable to educational services provided in school districts not receiving such funds; and (3) complying with [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Art, Budgets, Children, Colleges, Communications, Compensatory education, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Crime prevention, Criminal justice, Culture, Drug abuse, Drug abuse prevention, Education, Education of the disadvantaged Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish pilot programs in expanded school attendance. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Expanded Education Act - Amends title I of the the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a new part I (Expanded Education) program awarding grants to states for the conduct of separate expanded day, week, or year pilot programs. Requires that for each of the expanded day and week programs at least: (1) 20 schools in each small state and 50 schools in each large state participate; (2) 50% of each participating school's student population consist of low-income students; (3) one entire grade in each participating school be involved in the program. Requires each expanded day and week program to: (1) increase student proficiency in reading and language arts, and mathematics; (2) provide education in new areas or directions, so that it is not wholly remedial; and (3) include sufficient recreational,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Arts, Budgets, Communications, Community and school, Continuing education, Curricula, Economic policy, Education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability, Educational associations, Educational tests, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for core curriculum development. 9/19/2007--Introduced. Access to Complete Education Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to promote and strengthen as an integral part of the curriculum one or more of the subjects of music and arts, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, history, geography, and physical education and health. Gives priority to LEAs that have greatest numbers or percentages of children from families below the poverty line. Requires grantees to coordinate, to the extent practicable, their programs to promote or strengthen education in such subjects with opportunities provided by public or private cultural entities, including museums, education associations, libraries, and theaters. | | Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10761)
Bill TextAcknowledging the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America and recognizing the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens. 9/7/2007--Introduced. Acknowledges the importance of understanding the history of our nation and the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Department of the Interior, Distance education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability, Educational technology, Educational tests, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Environmental education, Environmental protection, Executive departments, Federal aid to education Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between the Department of Education and the National Park Service to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the National Park Ranger School Partnerships program authorizing the Secretary of Education to award competitive, three-year grants to schools and local educational agencies (LEAs) to enter into partnerships with the National Park Service (NPS) to provide kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) students with educational programs and K-12 teachers with professional development emphasizing science, the environment, natural resources, mathematics, civics, and history. Makes education service agencies eligible for grants to carry out such educational programs and professional development activities. Deems schools and LEAs to be eligible for such a grant only if [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Arts, Budgets, Class size, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Compensatory education, Continuing education, Curricula, Data banks, Disabled, Dropouts, Education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo provide grants to States to ensure that all students exit the middle grades prepared for success in a high school with an academically rigorous curriculum that prepares students for postsecondary education and the workplace. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Success in the Middle Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make matching grants to states, based on their proportion of poor children aged 5 to 17, to: (1) implement state middle school improvement plans that describe what students must master to successfully complete the middle grades and matriculate to an academically rigorous high school; and (2) award competitive matching subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop and implement a comprehensive local middle school improvement plan for each eligible school. Favors LEAs with high proportions of poor children and eligible schools. Defines "eligible schools" as those where: (1) a majority of middle grade students matriculate to high [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Community and school, Curricula, Education, Educational accountability, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Ethics, Families, Federal aid to education, Golf, Government information, Government paperwork, Minorities, Minority education Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish the First Tee Life Skills Program. 8/2/2007--Introduced. The First Tee in Character Education Act of 2007 - Amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a First Tee Life Skills program authorizing the Secretary of Education to award grants to states, local educational agencies (LEAs), nonprofit organizations, or partnerships of LEAs and such entities for youth development programs that give youth the opportunity to develop life-enhancing values though their participation in sports, such as golf. Directs grantees to provide, to the extent feasible and appropriate, for the participation of private elementary and secondary school teachers and students in program activities. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Child safety, Children, Criminal justice, Drug abuse, Drugs and youth, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Evidence (Law), Federal aid to education, Firearms, Hazardous substances, Law, Minors, School districts Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo protect students and teachers. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2007 - Requires local educational agencies to have in effect policies that deem to be reasonable and permissible a search of any minor student on public school grounds if conducted by a full-time teacher or school official, acting on any reasonable suspicion based on professional experience and judgment, to ensure that the school and students remain free from the threat of all weapons, dangerous materials, or illegal narcotics. Requires search measures to be reasonably related to search objectives, without being excessively intrusive in light of the nature of the offense and the student's age and sex. Denies Safe and Drug Free School funds, provided under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, to local educational agencies that fail to comply with this Act. | | Also tagged in: Bill of Rights, Cabinet officers, Colorado, Congress, Congressional committees (House), Congressional investigations, Constitution, Department of Justice, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Executive departments, House Judiciary, Impeachments, Politics and government, Secondary education, Student activities Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1669)
Bill TextDirecting the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Directs the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. | | Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextCongratulating East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2007 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition. 7/30/2007--Introduced. Congratulates East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2007 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" competition. | | Also tagged in: Abortion, Accreditation (Education), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Adult education, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Aged, Alien labor, Aliens, Appropriations, Auditing, Bankruptcy, Birth control, Black colleges, Black lung Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Senate receded and concurred with amendment. (There are 4 other summaries) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2008. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Aged, Alaska, Armed forces, Authorization, Black colleges, Budgets, Business, Child health, Children, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Community development, Compensatory education, Computer literacy Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - H.AMDT.967 Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Sutton. (consideration: CR H1389-1390; text: CR H1389) An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 110-539 to require the Corporation for National and Community Service to conduct a study to identify specifi
Bill TextTo reauthorize and reform the national service laws. 11/1/2007--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act, or the GIVE Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise their programs and reauthorize appropriations for them through FY2012. Title I: Amendments to National and Community Service Act of 1990 - Revises under the NSCA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service, also known as Learn and Serve programs; (2) National Service Trust programs, also known as AmeriCorps; (3) the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program; and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Subtitle A: Amendments to Subtitle A (General Provisions) - (Sec. 1101) Adds to NSCA purposes: (1) providing [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative courts, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Allegiance, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Auditing, Awards, medals, prizes, Border patrols, Budgets, Business, Canada Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 235. (consideration: CR S8650-8651; text: CR S8650)
Bill TextA bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Establishes specified benchmarks which must be met before the guest worker and legalization programs under this Act may be initiated respecting: (1) operational control of the the border with Mexico; (2) Border Patrol increases; (3) border barriers, including vehicle barriers, fencing, radar, and aerial vehicles; (4) detention capacity for illegal aliens apprehended crossing the U.S.-Mexico border; (5) workplace enforcement, including an electronic employment verification system; and (6) Z-visa (as established by this Act) alien processing.Establishes in the Treasury the Immigration Security Account to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in meeting benchmark requirements.Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements, including Shadow Wolves units; (2) a National [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Actions and defenses, Administrative remedies, Armed forces, Books, Budgets, Business, Class size, Communications, Computer software, Computers, Congressional reporting requirements, Curricula, Defense policy, Democracy, Department of Education Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems, and for other purposes. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Student Bill of Rights - Directs the Secretary of Education to make annual determinations as to whether each state's public school system provides all its students with educational resources to succeed academically and in life. Requires such education to enable students to: (1) acquire knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship; (2) meet challenging academic achievement standards; and (3) compete and succeed in a global economy. Requires each system to do so through: (1) providing specified fundamentals of educational opportunity to students at each public elementary and secondary school; (2) providing educational services in school districts that receive funds for disadvantaged students that are, taken as a whole, at least comparable to educational services provided in school districts not receiving [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Authorization, Budgets, Department of Education, Education, Educational accountability, Educational tests, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, History, Politics and government, Secondary education Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to amend the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act to require State academic assessments of student achievement in United States history and civics, and for other purposes. 5/16/2007--Introduced. American History and Civics Achievement Act - Amends the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act to direct the Commissioner for Education Statistics to give a priority to conducting national assessments of student achievement in history at least once every four years in grades 4, 8, and 12. Requires the Commissioner to conduct, in at least ten geographically diverse states, trial state academic assessments of student achievement in: (1) U.S. history in grades 8 and 12; and (2) civics in grades 8 and 12. Directs the National Assessment of Educational Progress governing board to select the participating states. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Allegiance, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Citizenship, Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Department of Homeland Security, Education, Embassies, English language, Executive departments, Federal aid to education Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6129-6130)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prescribe the binding oath or affirmation of renunciation and allegiance required to be naturalized as a citizen of the United States, to encourage and support the efforts of prospective citizens of the United States to become citizens, and for other purposes. 5/15/2007--Introduced. Strengthening American Citizenship Act of 2007 - Directs the Chief of the Office of Citizenship of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide grants (not to exceed $500) to assist legal U.S. residents who declare an intent to apply for citizenship in the United States to meet naturalization requirements. Provides such grants to an accredited institution of higher education or other qualified educational institution for tuition, fees, books, and other educational resources required by the English language course in which the legal resident is enrolled. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to provide that [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Access to health care, Actions and defenses, Administration of justice, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural colleges, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Allegiance, Animals, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7271-7291, S7294-7296, S7298-7304, S7305-7308, S7309-7313, S7313-7322)
Bill TextA bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 - Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, document integrity, and mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at or between ports of entry; (4) Central American gangs; (5) cooperation with Mexico; (6) National Guard support on the southern border; and (7) extension of the Western Hemisphere travel initiative. Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2007 - Authorizes a border relief grant program for a tribal, state, or local law enforcement agency in a county: (1) no more than 100 miles from a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico; or (2) more than 100 miles from any such border but which [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Adult education, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Communications, Department of Education, Education, Educational research, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Employee benefit plans, English language, Executive departments, Families, Federal aid to education, Immigrant education Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Bill TextTo amend the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to establish integrated English literacy and civics education programs, and for other purposes. 5/8/2007--Introduced. Adults Achieving the American Dream Act of 2007 - Amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to reauthorize appropriations through FY2013 for adult education and literacy services, including integrated English literacy and civics education programs. Increases the maximum amounts that can be reserved from such funds for: (1) the National Institute for Literacy; and (2) national leadership activities. Reserves an amount for integrated English literacy and civics education programs. Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to states for integrated English literacy and civics education programs for immigrants admitted for lawful residence in the United States.Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize appropriations for Even Start Family Literacy Programs [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Curricula, Democracy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Graduate education, Higher education, History, Humanities, Nonprofit organizations, Politics and government, Scholarships, Secondary education, Social services Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextTo establish and strengthen postsecondary programs and courses in the subjects of traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization, available to students preparing to teach these subjects, and to other students. 4/23/2007--Introduced. Higher Education for Freedom Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofit history or academic organizations associated with higher education to prepare elementary, middle, and secondary school history teachers and to strengthen postsecondary programs in fields related to the founding of the United States, free institutions, and Western civilization. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Aliens, Arizona, Armed forces, Artists, Awards, medals, prizes, Border patrols, Boundaries, Budgets Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Introduced. Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007 or STRIVE Act of 2007- Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from implementing the New Worker Program established in title IV or grant conditional nonimmigrant classification under title VI of this Act prior to certification to the President and to Congress that specified conditions have been met respecting: (1) border security; (2) document security; and (3) first phase implementation of the electronic employment verification system. Sets forth border security and enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) personnel and asset increases and enhancements; (2) a National Strategy for Border Security; (3) border security initiatives, including biometric data enhancements and a biometric entry-exit system, and document integrity, (4) international cooperation; (5) Central American [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Education, Educational exchanges, Elementary and secondary education, Europe, Foreign policy, Government internships, History, Poland, Politics and government, Secondary education Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo establish a United States-Poland parliamentary youth exchange program, and for other purposes. 3/21/2007--Introduced. United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the government of Poland, to establish a United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program. | | Also tagged in: Absentee voting, Actions and defenses, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advertising, Auditing, Authorization, Ballots, Blind, Budgets, Citizen participation, Civil liberties, Communications, Competitive bidding, Computer matching, Computer software Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Bill TextTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Count Every Vote Act of 2007 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 with respect to : (1) voter verification and mandatory auditing by state officials; (2) provisional ballots and requirements for casting and counting them; (3) shortening of voter wait lines; (4) equitable allocation of voting systems, poll workers, and election resources; (5) absentee balloting; (6) training of poll workers; (7) standards for purging voters; (8) an election day registration grant program; (9) standards for early voting; (10) voter registration and identification; (11) prohibition of deceptive practices and certain campaign activities; (12) voting rights of individuals convicted of criminal offenses; (13) election day as a public holiday; and (14) the Election Assistance Commission. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Aliens, Budgets, Citizenship, Communications, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Department of Homeland Security, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, English language Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2803-2804)
Bill TextA bill to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions respecting: (1) immigration service fees; and (2) naturalization testing. Prohibits an applicant or petitioner for U.S. permanent residence or citizenship from being required to use an electronic method to file any application to, or access a customer account. Requires: (1) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study and report on naturalization background checks; and (2) the Attorney General to make reasonable efforts to complete background checks of applicants for temporary or permanent residence or citizenship within 90 days. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a national citizenship promotion program to assist lawful permanent resident aliens become citizens. | | Also tagged in: Absentee voting, Actions and defenses, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advertising, Auditing, Authorization, Ballots, Blind, Budgets, Citizen participation, Civil liberties, Communications, Competitive bidding, Computer matching, Computer software Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Count Every Vote Act of 2005 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 with respect to : (1) voter verification and mandatory auditing by state officials; (2) provisional ballots and requirements for casting and counting them; (3) shortening of voter wait lines; (4) equitable allocation of voting systems, poll workers, and election resources; (5) absentee balloting; (6) training of poll workers; (7) standards for purging voters; (8) an election day registration grant program; (9) standards for early voting; (10) voter registration and identification; (11) prohibition of deceptive practices and certain campaign activities; (12) voting rights of individuals convicted of criminal offenses; and (13) the Election Assistance Commission. Makes appropriations to carry out this Act. Federal Election Day Act of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Aliens, Budgets, Citizenship, Communications, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Department of Homeland Security, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, English language Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions respecting: (1) immigration service fees; and (2) naturalization testing. Prohibits an applicant or petitioner for U.S. permanent residence or citizenship from being required to use an electronic method to file any application for, or to access, a customer account. Requires: (1) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study and report on naturalization background checks; and (2) the Attorney General to make reasonable efforts to complete background checks of applicants for temporary or permanent residence or citizenship within 90 days. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a national citizenship promotion program to assist lawful permanent resident aliens become citizens. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Federal aid to education, Higher education, Politics and government, Scholarships, Secondary education, Senate Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2434 text as passed Senate: CR S2434 text of measure as introduced: CR S2378)
Bill TextA resolution commending students who participated in the United States Senate Youth Program between 1962 and 2007. 2/28/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the more than 4,500 exemplary students who have been selected, on the basis of merit, to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program between 1962 and 2007. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Administrative procedure, Budgets, Communications, Department of Education, Disabled, Economic policy, Economic theory, Education, Educational accountability, Educational tests, Elementary and secondary education, English language, Executive departments, Federal aid to education, Federal-state relations Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Star Print ordered on S. 562.
Bill TextA bill to provide for flexibility and improvements in elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes. 2/13/2007--Introduced. No Child Left Behind Flexibility and Improvements Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise requirements relating to annual yearly progress (AYP) of students and schools, statewide and local accountability systems, special education, limited English proficiency students, funding levels and academic assessment deferrals, highly qualified teachers, and reading activities. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to modify an AYP timeline. Allows states to use: (1) additional types of statewide models and systems for measuring all students' progress; and (2) alternative assessments, designated by their individualized education program plan teams, for students with disabilities. Gives states an option to include as limited English proficiency students, until they complete secondary school,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Citizenship, Civil liberties, Communications, Congress, Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Department of Homeland Security, Education, Educational tests, English language, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14456-14462)
Bill TextTo declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution. 2/12/2007--Introduced. English Language Unity Act of 2007 - Amends federal to declare English to be the official language of the United States. Requires: (1) official functions of the United States (meaning in this case the states and the District of Columbia) to be conducted in English; and (2) a uniform English language rule for U.S. naturalization, and all naturalization ceremonies to be conducted in English. Sets forth exceptions to and rules of construction for such requirements. Declares that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes. 11/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the importance of veterans to the United States. Expresses support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students Day (programs that educate children about the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families). | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Access to health care, AIDS (Disease), Alcohol and youth, Alcoholism, Ambulatory care, Birth control, Budgets, Business, Child development, Child health, Children, Church and social problems, Civil rights, Coinsurance, Communications Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextTo expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Prevention First Act - Title X Family Planning Services Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for family planning services grants and contracts under the Public Health Service Act (PHSA). Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and PHSA to prohibit a group health plan and a health insurance issuer providing group coverage from excluding or restricting benefits in any way for prescription contraceptive drugs, devices, and outpatient services if the plan or coverage provides benefits for other outpatient prescription drugs, devices, or outpatient services. Applies such prohibitions to coverage offered in the individual market. Emergency Contraception Education Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Education, Educational exchanges, Elementary and secondary education, Europe, Foreign policy, Government internships, History, Poland, Politics and government, Secondary education Latest Action: 09/20/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextA bill to establish a United States-Poland parliamentary youth exchange program, and for other purposes. 9/20/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the government of Poland, to establish a United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program for American and Polish secondary students under 19 years old who have been accepted for up to one academic year of study abroad in a credit-approved program. States that eligible participants shall: (1) live in and attend a public secondary school in the host country for one academic year; (2) undertake academic studies in the host country, with particular emphasis on the history, constitution, and political development of the host [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextRecognizing the importance of Western civilization. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is important to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society. Encourages local school boards, state education officials, and educators to ensure that all young people gain an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Access to health care, AIDS (Disease), Alcohol and youth, Alcoholism, Ambulatory care, Birth control, Budgets, Business, Child development, Child health, Children, Church and social problems, Civil rights, Coinsurance, Communications Latest Action: 01/09/2007 - Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill TextA bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Prevention First Act - Title X Family Planning Services Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for family planning services grants and contracts under the Public Health Service Act (PHSA). Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and PHSA to prohibit a group health plan and a health insurance issuer providing group coverage from excluding or restricting benefits in any way for prescription contraceptive drugs, devices, and outpatient services if the plan or coverage provides benefits for other outpatient prescription drugs, devices, or outpatient services. Applies such prohibitions to coverage offered in the individual market. Emergency Contraception Education Act of 2007 - Directs [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arts, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Commemorations, Computer literacy, Computer software, Curricula, Education, Educational technology, Electronic government information, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Government information, Higher education, History Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo enable America's schools to use their computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the 21st century workplace, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Education for the 21st Century (E-21) Act - Establishes assistance programs for: (1) middle school computer literacy; and (2) high-quality educational software for all schools.Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to states (especially those with a priority on training middle school teachers) that integrate into the state curriculum the goal of making all middle school graduates in the state technologically literate. Requires use of such grants for teacher training in technology, emphasizing programs preparing teachers in elementary, middle, and secondary schools to become technology leaders and then serve as experts and train other teachers. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants for students at secondary schools and institutions of higher education [...] show full description |
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