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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 651

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 651

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 651

Bill HRES 651 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 11, 2023. Bill HRES 651 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 11, 2023. Bill HRES 651's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of August 11, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 651

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 651

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.