HCONRES 316 · 105th Congress · Education

To express the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.

Introduced 1998-08-04· Sponsored by Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(1998-08-04)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to: (1) dedicate at least one day of learning to the study and understanding of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (2) include a requirement that, before receiving a certificate or diploma of graduation from high school, students be tested on their competency in understanding those works.…

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20 Republicans