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House bill · H.R. 8402 (119th Congress)

Civics Learning Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 21, 2026

Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver (U.S. Representative, MO-5, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand civics education programs. The bill's findings assert that limited availability of civics instruction has contributed to political polarization.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

22

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Full history

  1. Apr 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 21, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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