US SB4193 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-2)
Status: Introduced on July 2 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Pending: Senate Rules And Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 2 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Pending: Senate Rules And Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming. Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders. Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
Title
1619 Act
Sponsors
Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] | Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] |
Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] | Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] |
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] | Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-07-02 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4193/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4193/BILLS-116s4193is.pdf |