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Proposal:World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Defense to award three-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language (e.g., foreign language or American Sign Language) programs in elementary and secondary schools.

Bill Title

World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-07: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-02-07: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-02-07: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-07: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.