HCONRES 71 · 106th Congress · Education

Expressing 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 1999-03-24· Sponsored by Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.(1999-04-09)

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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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Cosponsors (6)

1 Democrat5 Republicans