Bill · H.Res. 66· House(119-HRES-66)
Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 30 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution affirms the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and learning outcomes for children and adolescents around the world, especially girls. It highlights past efforts by the United States Agency for International Development and various partnerships to support global learners. The text notes that education reduces poverty, advances economic prosperity, bolsters peace, and strengthens public health. It recognizes education as a lifesaving humanitarian intervention during emergencies and protracted crises. The measure encourages the United States Government to meet international basic education commitments through annual budget requests. Finally, it calls on the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prioritize education for marginalized groups, girls, and children with disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution focuses on improving learning outcomes and protection for children and adolescents globally.
Would women be better off under this?+6
The resolution specifically highlights the importance of education for girls and young women.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The resolution advocates for prioritizing inclusive education for youth with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for marginalized learners and girls: Section (6) calls on the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to prioritize quality, inclusive public education for children and youth with disabilities, girls, children in emergency settings, and traditionally marginalized groups. This could benefit vulnerable groups by promoting learning equity, poverty elimination, and global stability.
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Integration of education in emergencies: Section (3) acknowledges education as a lifesaving humanitarian intervention and encourages the United States Government to integrate education into all humanitarian response efforts. This might provide children in crisis settings with stability, critical health programs, and safety skills.
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Fulfilling funding commitments: Section (4) implores the United States Government to meet its various commitments to international basic education through annual budget requests to Congress. This could sustain or expand programs that reach millions of learners with educational interventions and resources.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Women+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+6Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Gender Equality+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 2/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 28 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Raúl GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida