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Protecting Hunting and Archery in Schools Act of 2023

1/3/2024, 8:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5161

Protecting Hunting and Archery in Schools Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the use of federal elementary and secondary education funds to provide any person with a dangerous weapon or training in the use of a dangerous weapon.

Current law prohibits the use of these funds to provide any person with a dangerous weapon or training in the use of a dangerous weapon. The bill removes this prohibition.

Current Status of Bill HR 5161

Bill HR 5161 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 4, 2023. Bill HR 5161 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 4, 2023.  Bill HR 5161's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of August 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5161

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5161

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5161

Protecting Hunting and Archery in Schools Act of 2023
Protecting Hunting and Archery in Schools Act of 2023
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 with respect to prohibited uses of funds under such Act, and for other purposes.

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