HR-1500 : Still Just a Bill

Global Learning Loss Assessment Act of 2021

This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to report on the impact of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the agency's basic education programs.

This report shall include (1) an assessment of the global learning loss that will result from protracted school closures; (2) evaluations of the effectiveness, cost, accessibility, and reach of the most commonly used forms of distance learning in low-resource contexts; and (3) a description of the tools and resources needed for the USAID to support continued distance learning, safe school reopening, remedial and accelerated learning, and reenrollment campaigns.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2021-06-29FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-06-29FloorPursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3258)House floor actions
2021-06-29FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 1500 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1500.House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3183-3185; text: CR H3183)House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorMr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-03-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-03-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-03-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2021-03-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Academic performance and assessments
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child health
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Multilateral development programs
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Special education
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • World health

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