0
0

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the American History and Civics program from funding radical indoctrination, and for other purposes.

5/8/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8705

This bill, titled "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2026. Its aim is to prevent the American History and Civics program from funding radical indoctrination and includes provisions related to this objective.

Current Status of Bill HR 8705

Bill HR 8705 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8705 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026.  Bill HR 8705's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 7, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8705

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8705

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8705

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the American History and Civics program from funding radical indoctrination, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the American History and Civics program from funding radical indoctrination, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8705

Burgess Owens
Burgess Owens
UtahRepublican

Latest Bills

KOMBUCHA
Bill HR 8631May 8, 2026
Petfax Act of 2026
Bill HR 8627May 8, 2026
Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026
Bill HR 8678May 8, 2026
PFAS Cleanup Act
Bill HR 8632May 8, 2026
Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act
Bill HR 8636May 8, 2026
Make the American Dream Real Again Act
Bill HR 8677May 8, 2026
New Pathways Act
Bill HR 8645May 8, 2026
Safe Transit for All Act of 2026
Bill HR 8699May 8, 2026
Developing the Community Health Workforce Act of 2026
Bill HR 8629May 8, 2026
MISSION Rx Act
Bill HR 8667May 8, 2026