HR-7240 : Still Just a Bill

READ Act Reathorization [sic]Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes a law that requires the implementation of a strategy to promote quality basic education in partner countries by (1) expanding access to basic education for all children, particularly marginalized children and vulnerable groups; and (2) improving the quality of basic education and learning outcomes.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-07CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 613.Senate
2022-12-07CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2022-12-07CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2022-11-29IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2022-09-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2022-09-20FloorPursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended. (consideration: CR H7984-7992; text: CR H7986)House floor actions
2022-09-20FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1361, proceedings on H.R. 7240 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorAt 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
2022-09-19FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7240.House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7899-7900, H7947)House floor actions
2022-09-19FloorMr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-07-28CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-07-28CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-03-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2022-03-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Education of the disadvantaged
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Multilateral development programs
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

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