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H.R. 8993 118th Congress House

Focus on Learning Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot progr… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.

Introduced: July 10, 2024 Introduced by: Bruce Westerman Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
Education Academic performance and assessmentsCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary education
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 10, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Focus on Learning Act

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to take certain actions related to mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.

First, the bill directs ED, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health.

Second, ED must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 1 Republican 3
Spanberger, Abigail
· Nov 14, 2024
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 22, 2024
Phillips, Dean
· Jul 22, 2024
 R
Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Jul 22, 2024
 R
Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Jul 11, 2024
 D
Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jul 10, 2024
LaTurner, Jake
· Jul 10, 2024
Trone, David
· Jul 10, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8993: Focus on Learning Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8993/
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"H.R. 8993: Focus on Learning Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8993/.
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H.R. 8993, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8993/.
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