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Informed Electorate Act

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3928

Bill 117 HR 3928, also known as the Informed Electorate Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that voters are well-informed about the candidates and issues they are voting on during elections.

One of the key provisions of the Informed Electorate Act is the requirement for all political advertisements to disclose who is funding them. This is aimed at increasing transparency in political campaigns and helping voters understand the motivations behind certain ads.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a non-partisan voter guide that would provide unbiased information on candidates and their positions on various issues. This guide would be distributed to voters before elections to help them make more informed decisions at the polls. Furthermore, the Informed Electorate Act includes provisions for increased civics education in schools, with the goal of ensuring that future generations of voters are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the democratic process. Overall, the Informed Electorate Act seeks to promote a more informed and engaged electorate by increasing transparency in political campaigns, providing unbiased information to voters, and improving civics education in schools.

Congressional Summary of HR 3928

Informed Electorate Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise revises the American History for Freedom grant program.

In particular, the bill allows eligible institutions of higher education to use grant funds to establish academic centers or programs that promote the importance of civic engagement and the First Amendment to the Constitution.

The bill prohibits the use of grant funds to promote, endorse, teach, or distribute material related to (1) the 1619 Project, which is an initiative that addresses the beginning of slavery in the United States; or (2) critical race theory.

Current Status of Bill HR 3928

Bill HR 3928 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2021. Bill HR 3928 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2021.  Bill HR 3928's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3928

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3928

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3928

Informed Electorate Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform the American History for Freedom program, and for other purposes.
Informed Electorate Act

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