A bill to improve elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Jan 6, 1987, sponsored by Gus Hawkins. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 6, 1987
Policy area: Education
Public law: Public Law 100-297

Sponsor

Gus Hawkins (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 6, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 28, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass HR 5, school aid, a bill to reauthorize appropriations for elementary, secondary, and adult…House · May 21, 1987
To pass HR 5, the elementary and secondary education reauthorization, a bill to provide funding through…Senate · Dec 1, 1987
To order the previous question on the madigan motion to instruct house conferees on HR 5, school improvement…House · Feb 17, 1988
To instruct the house conferees on HR 5, school improvement act, a bill to reauthorize funds for numerous…House · Feb 17, 1988
To instruct the house conferees on HR 5, school improvement act, to accept the language of the Senate to ban…House · Mar 1, 1988
To order the previous question on H RES 427, the rule to provide for house floor consideration of HR 5…House · Apr 19, 1988
To motion to withdraw the house disagreement with the Senate dial-a-porn ban amendment to HR 5, school…House · Apr 19, 1988

More bills from Gus Hawkins in the 100th Congress

H.R. 4731: A bill to extend the authority for the Work Incentive Demonstration Program.

Other Education bills in the 100th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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