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Crucial Communism Teaching Act

4/4/2025, 2:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 1001

Bill 119 s 1001, also known as the "Civic Education and Oral History Resources Act," aims to create a curriculum and resources focused on political ideologies. The bill seeks to develop educational materials that will help students better understand various political beliefs and ideologies.

The main goal of the bill is to promote civic education and provide students with a well-rounded understanding of different political perspectives. By developing a curriculum that includes oral history resources, students will have the opportunity to learn about the historical context and evolution of various political ideologies.

In addition to creating educational materials, the bill also aims to disseminate these resources to schools and educational institutions across the country. This will ensure that students from all backgrounds have access to a comprehensive civic education that includes a diverse range of political ideologies. Overall, Bill 119 s 1001 is focused on promoting civic education and providing students with the knowledge and resources they need to engage in informed and thoughtful discussions about politics. By developing a curriculum that includes oral history resources, the bill aims to foster a deeper understanding of political ideologies and promote civic engagement among students.

Congressional Summary of S 1001

Crucial Communism Teaching Act

This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources for high school students to promote understanding of certain political ideologies (e.g., communism and totalitarianism) that conflict with principles of U.S. democracy.

Current Status of Bill S 1001

Bill S 1001 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2025. Bill S 1001 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2025.  Bill S 1001's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1001

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1001

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1001

A bill to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes.
A bill to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes.

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