Condemning the decision of the Secretary of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools and explicitly affirming that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for Federal funding under such Act.

1/3/2024, 10:00 PM

This resolution condemns the decision of the Department of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools. The resolution also explicitly affirms that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for federal funding under the ESEA.

Bill 118 HRES 651, also known as the resolution condemning the decision of the Secretary of Education to prohibit the use of funds for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools, aims to affirm that these programs are eligible for Federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill specifically targets the Secretary of Education's decision to restrict funding for programs that train students in archery, hunting, and other shooting sports.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these programs in schools and argues that they provide valuable skills and opportunities for students. By explicitly affirming that these programs are eligible for Federal funding, the bill seeks to ensure that schools have the resources they need to continue offering these programs to students.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 651 highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the role of shooting sports education in schools and aims to support schools in their efforts to provide these programs to students.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 651

Introduced on
2023-08-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/11/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the decision of the Department of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools. The resolution also explicitly affirms that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for federal funding under the ESEA.

Bill 118 HRES 651, also known as the resolution condemning the decision of the Secretary of Education to prohibit the use of funds for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools, aims to affirm that these programs are eligible for Federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill specifically targets the Secretary of Education's decision to restrict funding for programs that train students in archery, hunting, and other shooting sports.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these programs in schools and argues that they provide valuable skills and opportunities for students. By explicitly affirming that these programs are eligible for Federal funding, the bill seeks to ensure that schools have the resources they need to continue offering these programs to students.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 651 highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the role of shooting sports education in schools and aims to support schools in their efforts to provide these programs to students.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the decision of the Secretary of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools and explicitly affirming that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for Federal funding under such Act.

Policy Areas
Education

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Latest Summary1/3/2024

This resolution condemns the decision of the Department of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools. The re...


Latest Action8/11/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.