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US HR4849

US HR4849
Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Nationwide Act


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Introduced
07/29/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the term State to include outlying areas for pur- poses of the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Edu- cation program.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to include "outlying areas" (such as Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands) in the definition of "State" for the purpose of the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education program. This change will make outlying areas eligible to receive funding and participate in this program, which provides English language and civics education to immigrants and other limited English proficient individuals.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 07/29/2021)

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