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Introduced
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
In Committee
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To promote digital citizenship and media literacy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program run by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to promote media literacy. The program would award grants to eligible entities, including state and local educational agencies, public libraries, and qualified nonprofit organizations, to carry out activities such as creating media literacy advisory councils, developing media literacy curriculum and professional development for teachers, and providing media literacy education in schools and public settings. The bill also authorizes $20 million in appropriations for the program every other fiscal year from 2023 to 2029.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4490/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4490/BILLS-117s4490is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4490/BILLS-117s4490is.pdf.pdf |
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