Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Educational technology and distance education

Bill Introduced: S.1087 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2013

2013-06-03T20:00:00Z

A bill to award grants to encourage State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to utilize technology to improve student achievement and college and career readiness, the skills of teachers and school leaders, and the efficiency and productivity of education systems at all levels.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1947 Farm bill

2013-05-12T20:00:00Z

To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1617 Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act

2013-04-17T20:00:00Z

To create an emergency jobs program that will fund 2,242,000 positions during fiscal years 2014 and 2015.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1353 STEM Education Opportunity Act

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1258 Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2013

2013-03-18T20:00:00Z

To strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.439 Career and Technical Education Facilities Modernization Act

2013-03-03T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a program to support the modernization, renovation, or repair of career and technical education facilities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.822 Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act

2013-02-25T19:00:00Z

To improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in the United States by improving professional development programs for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers offered through institutions of higher education.

Bill Introduced: H.R.700 ARPA-ED Act

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Education to fund directed development projects to support targeted breakthroughs in teaching and learning.

Bill Introduced: H.R.725 Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2013

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

To provide for the reduction of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and the promotion of healthy relationships, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.372 Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2013

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

A bill to provide for the reduction of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and the promotion of healthy relationships, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.370 Teaching Geography Is Fundamental Act

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in the United States by improving professional development programs for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers offered through institutions of higher education.

Bill Introduced: H.R.521 Technology for Tomorrow Fund

2013-02-05T19:00:00Z

To award grants to encourage State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to utilize technology to improve student achievement and college-and-career readiness, the skills of teachers and school leaders, and the efficiency and productivity of education systems at all levels.

Bill Introduced: H.R.347 21st Century Readiness Act

2013-01-21T19:00:00Z

To provide, develop, and support 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring the skills necessary to think critically and solve problems, be an effective communicator, collaborate with others, and learn to create and innovate.

Bill Introduced: H.R.212 To permit members of the House of Representatives to donate used computer equipment to public elementary and secondary schools designated by the members.

2013-01-03T19:00:00Z

To permit members of the House of Representatives to donate used computer equipment to public elementary and secondary schools designated by the members.

Bill Introduced: H.R.86 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2013

2013-01-02T19:00:00Z

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.114 Online Job Training Act of 2013

2013-01-02T19:00:00Z

To encourage online workforce training.

Bill Introduced: S.3578 Commission on Effective Regulation and Assessment Systems for Public Schools Act

2012-09-19T20:00:00Z

An original bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6325 STEM Education Opportunity Act

2012-08-01T20:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for higher education expenses in a program of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6083 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2012

2012-07-08T20:00:00Z

To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5973 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

2012-06-19T20:00:00Z

Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.