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2-8-14 Open Congress : Major Bill Actions Education This Week - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress



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Bill Introduced: S. 1974: LOCAL Level Act
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit Federal education mandates, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 462: Recognizing January as "National Mentoring Month" and encouraging more people in the United States to mentor young people in their communities.
Recognizing January as "National Mentoring Month" and encouraging more people in the United States to mentor young people in their communities.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3915: To direct the Secretary of Education to modify the FAFSA to include a space for the purpose of identifying whether a student is a foster youth, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Education to modify the FAFSA to include a space for the purpose of identifying whether a student is a foster youth, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3911: To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 461: Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

YESTERDAY

Bill Introduced: S. 1969: College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014
A bill to provide for higher education reform.

FEB 06

Bill Introduced: H.R. 3983: Total Learning Act
To establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children.
Bill Introduced: S. 1968: Scholarships for Kids Act
A bill to allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the accredited or otherwise State-approved public school, private school, or supplemental educational services program they attend.

FEB 05

Bill Introduced: H.R. 3898: To prohibit students who have been convicted of a criminal hazing offense under State law from receiving assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
To prohibit students who have been convicted of a criminal hazing offense under State law from receiving assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3892: Student Loan Borrowers' Bill of Rights Act of 2013
To establish student loan borrowers' rights to basic consumer protections, reasonable and flexible repayment options, access to earned credentials, and effective loan cancellation in exchange for public service, and for other purposes.

FEB 04

Bill Introduced: S.Res. 342: A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".
A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3959: Pay It Forward College Affordability Act of 2014
To establish a Pay It Forward model for funding postsecondary education.
Bill Introduced: S. 1952: GREEN Act
A bill to provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.

JAN 31

Bill Introduced: H.Res. 457: Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year.
Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 456: Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

Bill Introduced: S. 1974: LOCAL Level Act
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit Federal education mandates, and for other purposes.

YESTERDAY

Bill Sent To President: H.R. 2642: Farm bill
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.February 03, 2014: Presented to President.
Bill Introduced: S. 1969: College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014
A bill to provide for higher education reform.

FEB 06

Bill Introduced: H.R. 3983: Total Learning Act
To establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children.
Bill Introduced: S. 1968: Scholarships for Kids Act
A bill to allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the accredited or otherwise State-approved public school, private school, or supplemental educational services program they attend.

FEB 04

Bill Introduced: H.R. 3959: Pay It Forward College Affordability Act of 2014
To establish a Pay It Forward model for funding postsecondary education.
Bill Introduced: S. 1950: Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014
A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: S. 1952: GREEN Act
A bill to provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.
Bill Introduced: S. 1948: Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act
A bill to promote the academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program.
Bill Introduced: S. 1943: Investing in States to Achieve Tuition Equality for Dreamers Act of 2014
A bill to incentivize State support for postsecondary education and to promote increased access and affordability for higher education for students, including Dreamer students.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3921: Investing in States to Achieve Tuition Equality for Dreamers Act of 2014
To incentivize State support for postsecondary education and to promote increased access and affordability for higher education for students, including Dreamer students.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3888: New Chance for a New Start in Life Act of 2014
To authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to carry out employment training programs to assist long-term unemployed job hunters obtain the skills and training to reenter the workforce and fill jobs in high-growth sectors of the economy.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3886: To amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to exempt payments made to States and counties under such Act from any reduction pursuant to a sequestration order and to reimburse those States and counties that returned a portion of their January 2013 payment because of sequestration, and for other purposes.
To amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to exempt payments made to States and counties under such Act from any reduction pursuant to a sequestration order and to reimburse those States and counties that returned a portion of their January 2013 payment because of sequestration, and for other purposes.

FEB 01

Bill Introduced: S. 1932: Better Care, Lower Cost Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3890: Better Care, Lower Cost Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes.