HR-2639 : Still Just a Bill


Strength in Diversity Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to specified educational agencies to develop or implement plans to improve diversity and reduce or eliminate racial or socioeconomic isolation in publicly funded early childhood education programs, public elementary schools, or public secondary schools.

    Action Timeline

    Action DateTypeTextSource
    2020-09-16IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
    2020-09-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    2020-09-15VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 167 (Roll no. 189).House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorWithout objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Moulton amendment No. 9, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4414-4416)House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 2639 is postponed.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorWithout objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinihsed business was on agreeing to the Allen amendment No. 2, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moulton amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1107, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moulton amendment No. 9.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorWithout objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1107, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 6.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorWithout objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1107, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Fudge en bloc amendment No. 1.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Allen amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Allen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1107, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Allen amendment No. 2.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorWithout objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1107, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 1.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2639.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.House floor actions
    2020-09-15FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4400-4414)House floor actions
    2020-09-14FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1107 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.House floor actions
    2020-09-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.House floor actions
    2020-09-08CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-496.House floor actions
    2019-05-16CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.House committee actions
    2019-05-16CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
    2019-05-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
    2019-05-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

    Sponsor :

    Marcia L. Fudge [D] (OH-11)
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    Policy Area :

    Education
    Related Subjects
    • Academic performance and assessments
    • Child health
    • Education of the disadvantaged
    • Education programs funding
    • Elementary and secondary education
    • Mental health
    • Minority education
    • Performance measurement
    • Preschool education
    • Racial and ethnic relations
    • School administration
    • Teaching, teachers, curricula
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