# 119-hres-894: 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.

119-hres-894, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-894
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-19
- Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-894 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/894)

## Related
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-894 (as of 2026-04-21).