A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5676, introduced by Senator Christopher Coons, would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants. These grants would be intended to fund educational programs focused on civics and history. The bill's full text, outlining the specific criteria for these grants and the types of programs eligible for funding, has not yet been published.
The legislation aims to support educational initiatives in civics and history. The intended beneficiaries of these programs would be students and educational institutions, though the exact scope and reach are not yet detailed. The phrase "for other purposes" suggests there may be additional, as yet unspecified, objectives within the bill.
As of its introduction on September 30, 2026, S. 5676 is at the very beginning of the legislative process. It has been formally introduced in the Senate. From this point, the bill would typically be referred to a committee for consideration, where it could be debated, amended, and eventually voted on.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5676 do?
- This bill, S. 5676, introduced by Senator Christopher Coons, would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants. These grants would be intended to fund educational programs focused on civics and history. The bill's full text, outlining the specific criteria for these grants and the types of programs eligible for funding, has not yet been published. The legislation aims to support educational initiatives in civics and history. The intended beneficiaries of these programs would be students and educational institutions, though the exact scope and reach are not yet detailed. The phrase "for other purposes" suggests there may be additional, as yet unspecified, objectives within the bill. As of its introduction on September 30, 2026, S. 5676 is at the very beginning of the legislative process. It has been formally introduced in the Senate. From this point, the bill would typically be referred to a committee for consideration, where it could be debated, amended, and eventually voted on.
- Has S. 5676 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5676 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5676?
- S. 5676 was sponsored by Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] (Democrat-DE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5676?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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