H.R. 1078 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
American History and Civics Education Act of 2003
H.R. 1078 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 4, 2003, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 213 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 213
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
American History and Civics Education Act of 2003 - Directs the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to award competitive grants to nonprofit educational institutions to establish: (1) Presidential Academies for Teaching of American History and Civics to offer workshops for teachers of American history and civics; and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics to offer wor…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 76 Democrats, 137 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Mar 24, 2003)
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- H.R. 5360: American History and Civics Education Act of 2004
- H.R. 236: Student Bill of Rights
- H.R. 490: Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2003
- H.R. 501: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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