H.R. 2639 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Strength in Diversity Act of 2019
H.R. 2639 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Strength in Diversity Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on May 9, 2019, sponsored by Marcia L. Fudge with 105 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Strength in Diversity Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to specified educational agencies (e.g., local educational agencies) to develop or implement plans to improve diversity and reduce or eliminate racial or socioeconomic isolation in publicly funded early childhood education programs, public elementary schools, or public secondary schools.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Strength in Diversity Act of 2020
Sponsor
Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 16, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 15, 2020 · Passed248–167
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Sep 15, 2020
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Sep 15, 2020
- Strength in Diversity ActHouse · Sep 15, 2020
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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