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PREP Civics and Government Act
3/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1133
Bill 118 hr 1133, also known as the PREP Civics and Government Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance civics education in schools across the country.
The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would provide funding to states to improve and expand their civics education programs. This includes developing curriculum, providing professional development for teachers, and implementing innovative teaching methods to engage students in learning about civics and government.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to civics education for underserved communities, including low-income students and students with disabilities. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching students about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Overall, the PREP Civics and Government Act seeks to ensure that all students receive a comprehensive and engaging civics education that prepares them to be informed and active participants in our democracy.
The bill proposes to establish a grant program that would provide funding to states to improve and expand their civics education programs. This includes developing curriculum, providing professional development for teachers, and implementing innovative teaching methods to engage students in learning about civics and government.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to civics education for underserved communities, including low-income students and students with disabilities. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching students about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Overall, the PREP Civics and Government Act seeks to ensure that all students receive a comprehensive and engaging civics education that prepares them to be informed and active participants in our democracy.
Congressional Summary of HR 1133
Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in Civics and Government Act or the PREP Civics and Government Act
This bill amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to include the study and interpretation of civics and government under the definition of humanities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1133
Bill HR 1133 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1133 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1133's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1133
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1133
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1133
PREP Civics and Government Act
PREP Civics and Government Act
Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in Civics and Government Act
To clarify that the scope of the National Endowment for the Humanities includes the study of civics and government.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1133
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