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119-hres-894119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to preserving the Nation's founding ideals on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Sponsored By: Representative Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Introduced

Summary

Strengthening U.S. history and civics education on the eve of the Nation’s 250th anniversary is the core aim of this resolution. It would urge clearer, age-appropriate, fact-based teaching about the Revolutionary era, founding documents, and civic duties.

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  • Students: Would receive recommendations for age-appropriate lessons on the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and responsibilities of citizenship.
  • Teachers and cultural institutions: Encourages voluntary partnerships among public schools, teachers, museums, libraries, historic sites (including Mount Vernon), veteran groups, and documentary producers to develop classroom materials and programs.
  • States and local agencies: Recommends that States, territories, Indian Tribes, and local educational agencies strengthen curricula that place founding events and figures in historical context and note both achievements and struggles.
  • Citizens and youth: Encourages study and reflection on examples of leadership, public service, integrity, and the roles of everyday people in achieving independence.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

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