Legislative Update
The AACS Legislative Office monitors legislation and activities relating to education, religious liberty, family values, and pro-life issues.
Current Legislation 111th Congress
EDUCATION LEGISLATION:
Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act:
Date Introduced: December 9, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller
Status: February 4, 2010- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 – 10
Children’s Hope Act of 2009:
This bill is to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit which is dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and which is allowed against the Federal income tax for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education
Date Introduced: April 1, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Trent Franks
Status: April 1, 2009, Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Please encourage your Representative to SUPPORT this legislation
The “A-Plus” Act
This bill will allow the state to have more freedom and flexibility when applying federal funding to education programs and initiatives. It will loosen the regulations that often accompany federal funding and allow the state to achieve greater effectiveness in improving academic achievements.
Date Introduced: March 25, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Peter Hoekstra
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor on March 25, 2009
Please encourage your Representative to SUPPORT this legislation
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Act
This bill will create a federally funded universal early education for all children ages 3, 4, and 5. These full-day, full-calendar-year programs will be administered through state agencies.
Date Introduced: January 15, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D – OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Please encourage your Representative to OPPOSE this legislation
Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2009
This bill will provide matching grants to states to improve state-funded preschool programs. This will extend federal control over the education of children ages 3-5, and also designate money for research on educational needs for children from birth to 3 years.
Date Introduced: January 27, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Mazie Hirono (D – HI)
Status: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor on January 27, 2009
Please encourage your Representative to OPPOSE this legislation
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LEGISLATION:
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) of 2009
Date Introduced: June 26, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Barney Frank
Status: 9/23/2009 House committee/subcommittee actions. Committee Hearings Held.
A counterpart was also introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jeff Merkley. For more information:
Broadcasters Freedom Act of 2009
This bill will prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from instating any policy or regulation which would instate the Fairness Doctrine, requiring broadcasters to air opposing viewpoints.
Date Introduced: January 7, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Pence (R – IN)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Please encourage your Representative to SUPPORT this legislation
PRO-FAMILY / PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION:
The Parent’s Rights Amendment
This Constitutional Amendment will preserve and secure the fundamental, God-given rights of parents.
Date Introduced: March 31, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Peter Hoekstra
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Please encourage your Representative to SUPPORT this legislation
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
This bill would prohibit any federal funding from going to any family planning organization which performed abortions.
Date Introduced: January 21, 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Pence (R – IN)
Status: Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce on January 21, 2009
Please encourage your Representative to SUPPORT this legislation
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