H.R.2218 - Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act
To amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. view all titles (4)
All Bill Titles
- Official: To amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. as introduced.
- Short: Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act as introduced.
- Short: Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act as reported to house.
- Short: Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act as passed house.
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Interests that support this bill:
- Democratic/Liberal
- Public official (elected or appointed)
- Education
- Public school teachers, administrators & officials
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. William L. Owens [D, NY-21] | $301,859 | Aye |
| Rep. Chellie Pingree [D, ME-1] | $203,700 | Aye |
| Rep. Gary C. Peters [D, MI-14] | $158,320 | Aye |
| Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-3] | $130,450 | Aye |
| Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-9] | $112,933 | |
| Rep. Kurt Schrader [D, OR-5] | $105,050 | Aye |
| Rep. Bill Foster [D, IL-11] | $72,645 | |
| Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. [D, NJ-6] | $67,150 | Aye |
| Rep. Gerald E. Connolly [D, VA-11] | $63,480 | Aye |
| Rep. James A. Himes [D, CT-4] | $62,100 | Aye |
| Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D, CO] | $1,264,644 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $282,065 | |
| Sen. Christopher A. Coons [D, DE] | $203,600 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $158,099 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $149,649 | |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] | $140,299 | |
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $116,700 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $108,615 | |
| Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] | $91,872 | |
| Sen. Patrick J. Leahy [D, VT] | $72,300 |
Specific Organizations Supporting H.R.2218
- National Association of Charter School Authorizers
- National Association of State Directors of Special Education
- National School Boards Association
- Democrats for Educational Reform
- Network of Independent Charter Schools
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Michael E. Capuano [D, MA-7] | $119,302 | Abstain |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-27] | $27,500 | Nay |
| Rep. John Garamendi [D, CA-3] | $22,500 | Aye |
| Rep. Theodore E. Deutch [D, FL-21] | $20,000 | Nay |
| Rep. William L. Owens [D, NY-21] | $17,500 | Aye |
| Rep. Colleen W. Hanabusa [D, HI-1] | $15,000 | Aye |
| Rep. Joe Courtney [D, CT-2] | $15,000 | Aye |
| Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-12] | $15,000 | Aye |
| Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-9] | $14,500 | |
| Rep. Bill Foster [D, IL-11] | $13,550 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $20,000 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $19,832 | |
| Sen. Martin Heinrich [D, NM] | $12,500 | |
| Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski [D, MD] | $12,000 | |
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $12,000 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $12,000 | |
| Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D, CO] | $12,000 | |
| Sen. Joe Donnelly [D, IN] | $9,500 | |
| Sen. Christopher Murphy [D, CT] | $9,000 | |
| Sen. Mazie K. Hirono [D, HI] | $8,500 |
Specific Organizations Opposing H.R.2218
- American Association of School Administrators
- National Education Association
- Parents Across America
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