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HR 276 116th Congress House Education Child safety and welfare Educational facilities and institutions Elementary and secondary education Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Higher education Preschool education School administration State and local government operations

Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act

Introduced: February 25, 2019 Introduced by: Titus, Dina Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-13.
Apr 12, 2019
Signed by President.
Apr 4, 2019
Presented to President.
Apr 1, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 28, 2019
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2098)
Mar 28, 2019
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2098)
Mar 28, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 28, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 26, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 25, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 19 (Roll no. 89). (text: CR H2060-2061)
Feb 25, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2067)
Feb 25, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 276.
Feb 25, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2060-2062)
Feb 25, 2019
Mrs. Lee (NV) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 25, 2019 House · vote #89 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 387–19 See who voted →
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Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act

This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant Recognizing Inspiring School Employees awards to classified school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school.

ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraprofessional services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation services, (4) food and nutrition services, (5) custodial and maintenance services, (6) security services, (7) health and student services, (8) technical services, and (9) skilled trades.

The award and recognition provided shall have no monetary value.

ED shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations.

What's happening now April 12, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-13.

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 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 36
All 36 Democratic 25 Republican 9
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Feb 25, 2019
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Feb 25, 2019
Taylor, Van
· Feb 25, 2019
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Feb 19, 2019
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Feb 19, 2019
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Feb 19, 2019
 D
Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Feb 19, 2019
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Feb 19, 2019
 R
Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Feb 13, 2019
WALDEN, GREG
· Feb 13, 2019
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Feb 11, 2019
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Comer, James
Kentucky · Feb 8, 2019
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Feb 8, 2019
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 8, 2019
 D
Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Feb 8, 2019
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Feb 8, 2019
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jan 28, 2019
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jan 24, 2019
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jan 24, 2019
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Jan 23, 2019
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jan 16, 2019
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Jan 10, 2019
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Jan 8, 2019
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jan 8, 2019
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jan 8, 2019
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jan 8, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jan 8, 2019
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Jan 8, 2019
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jan 8, 2019
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jan 8, 2019
 D
Lee, Susie
Nevada · Jan 8, 2019
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 8, 2019
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 8, 2019
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jan 8, 2019
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 8, 2019
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