A bill to provide support for certain institutes and schools.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Oct 1998): Held at the desk.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2638, would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to four universities to establish endowment funds. These funds would support specific institutes and schools focused on public service, government, and constitutional studies. The universities involved are Portland State University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and Ohio State University.
The institutes and schools would undertake various activities, such as furthering knowledge of public service and the U.S. government, increasing youth awareness of public service, creating research facilities, and supporting the professional development of elected officials. Some would also conduct research and policy analysis on specific issues like world hunger, foreign policy, and education. The funds are intended to create sustainable support for these educational and research endeavors.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and has passed that chamber. It will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration. If the House passes the bill, it will then be sent to the President for signature into law.
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Official summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies Title II: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Title III: Howard Baker School of Government Title IV: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy Title I: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, to establish an endowment fund to support the Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies, which the University shall establish at the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government under a Leadership Council in order to receive such grant. (Sec. 103) Requires such Institute to: (1) further the knowledge and understanding of students about public service, the U.S. Government, and the Constitution; (2) increase awareness among youth of the importance of public service; (3) establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for students of government, public policy, public health, education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer activities, research projects, or employment; (4) create library and research facilities; and (5) support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government. (Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, to establish an endowment fund to support the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, which the University shall establish in order to receive such grant. (Sec. 202) Includes among the Institute's duties research, analysis, debate, and policy recommendations with respect to world hunger, mass media, foreign policy, education, and employment. (Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Howard Baker School of Government - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, to establish the Howard Baker School of Government and its endowment fund. (Sec. 303) Requires the School to further the study of democratic institutions and public affairs, among other duties. (Sec. 304) Requires the School to operate with the guidance of a Board of Advisors. (Sec. 306) Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, to establish the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy and its endowment fund. (Sec. 402) Requires the Institute to further the study of public service and public policy issues, among other duties. (Sec. 406) Authorizes appropriations.
Timeline
15 Oct 1998
Held at the desk.
Common questions
- What does S. 2638 do?
- This bill, S. 2638, would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to four universities to establish endowment funds. These funds would support specific institutes and schools focused on public service, government, and constitutional studies. The universities involved are Portland State University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and Ohio State University. The institutes and schools would undertake various activities, such as furthering knowledge of public service and the U.S. government, increasing youth awareness of public service, creating research facilities, and supporting the professional development of elected officials. Some would also conduct research and policy analysis on specific issues like world hunger, foreign policy, and education. The funds are intended to create sustainable support for these educational and research endeavors. This bill was introduced in the Senate and has passed that chamber. It will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration. If the House passes the bill, it will then be sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has S. 2638 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2638. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2638?
- S. 2638 was sponsored by Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] (R-TN), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2638?
- Held at the desk. (15 Oct 1998).
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