Monday, May 6, 2013

Major Bill Actions in Education - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

Educational technology and distance education - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress:




Bill Introduced: H.R.1617 Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act

To create an emergency jobs program that will fund 2,242,000 positions during fiscal years 2014 and 2015.



Bill Introduced: H.R.1802 Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act of 2013

To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to promote civic learning and engagement, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.840 School Principal Recruitment and Training Act

A bill to recruit, support, and prepare principals to improve student academic achievement at eligible schools.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1736 School Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2013

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to recruit, prepare, and support principals through capacity-building measures that will improve student academic achievement in high-need schools.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1709 Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2013

To authorize the Attorney General to award grants to eligible entities to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, adolescents, teachers, families, and community leaders on the principles and practice of nonviolence.

Bill Introduced: S.761 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013

A bill to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1616 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013

To promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.765 Native American Indian Education Act

A bill to help provide relief to State education budgets during a recovering economy, to help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities for Native American Indians, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1645 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2013

To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1617 Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act

To create an emergency jobs program that will fund 2,242,000 positions during fiscal years 2014 and 2015.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1658 Native American Indian Education Act

To help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities for Native American Indians.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1652 Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

To end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1609 Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2013

To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support fire safety education programs on college campuses.

Bill Introduced: S.750 Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2013

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support fire safety education programs on college campuses.