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HCONRES 377 108th Congress House

Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.

Introduced: June 18, 2004 See on congress.gov
Education Civics educationCivilizationElementary and secondary educationEurope
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Mar 31, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1783)
Mar 15, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Mar 3, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H814-818)
Mar 2, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 2, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H739-742)
Mar 2, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 31, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1783)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is central to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society.

Encourages local school boards and State departments of education to ensure that these concepts and ideals are effectively taught, and that all young people who graduate from high schools do so with an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 18, 2004
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 2, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 377: Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-377/
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"H. Con. Res. 377: Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-377/.
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