To authorize grants to establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 19, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
American History and Civics Education Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award up to 12 grants, on a competitive basis, to entities with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of history to establish: (1) Presidential Academies for Teaching of American History and Civics that may offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers of such subjects; and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics. Allows such grants to be made from funds appropriated for FY 2005 or any subsequent fiscal year for the Secretary's Fund for the Improvement of Education.
Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to the National History Day Program to continue and expand its activities to promote the study of history and improve instruction.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10023-10024)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5360.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10023)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10023)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11861)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11861)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-474.
Became Public Law No: 108-474.
Enacted as Public Law 108-474
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