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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.

3/6/2026, 9:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7855

The bill titled "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7855 on March 5, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to enhance access to school-wide arts and music programs under the mentioned Act, with additional provisions and directives specified within the bill text.

Current Status of Bill HR 7855

Bill HR 7855 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7855 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2026.  Bill HR 7855's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 5, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7855

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7855

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7855

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7855

Nydia M. Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
New YorkDemocrat
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
NevadaDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
LaMonica McIver
LaMonica McIver
New JerseyIndependent
Dwight Evans
Dwight Evans
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Danny K. Davis
Danny K. Davis
IllinoisDemocrat

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