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Introduced
09/06/2023
09/06/2023
In Committee
09/06/2023
09/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to clarify that section 8526(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 does not apply with respect to the use of funds for activities carried out under programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 that are otherwise permissible under such programs and that provide students with educational enrichment activities and instruction, such as archery, hunter safety education, or culinary arts.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the prohibition on using federal education funds for firearms or ammunition training under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 does not apply to educational enrichment activities and instruction, such as archery, hunter safety education, or culinary arts, that are otherwise permissible under the Act. The bill aims to ensure that students can continue to receive these types of educational opportunities even if they involve the use of firearms or related equipment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
John Fetterman (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Angus King (I),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Roger Marshall (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2735/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2735/BILLS-118s2735is.pdf |
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