3.0.0 1258 2022-11-15T16:34:08Z 2022-11-15T16:34:08Z House H HR 2013-03-19 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. HONDA:H.R. 1258.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:section 8 of article I of the Constitution.[Page H1631]]]> hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee House Standing hsed13 Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcomittee Referred to 2013-04-23T20:04:51Z hsed14 Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Referred to 2013-04-23T15:57:18Z Referred to 2013-03-19T14:03:45Z 2013-04-23 hsed13 Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcomittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. Committee 2013-04-23 hsed14 Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Committee 2013-03-19 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2013-03-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2013-03-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress H001034 Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] MICHAEL HONDA D CA M. 17 N B001245 Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] Madeleine Bordallo D GU Z. 0 2013-03-19 True E000288 Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] Keith Ellison D MN 5 2013-03-19 True L000551 Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] BARBARA LEE D CA 13 2013-03-19 True S001165 Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] Albio Sires D NJ 8 2013-03-19 True V000130 Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51] Juan Vargas D CA 51 2013-03-19 True H000324 Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] ALCEE HASTINGS D FL L. 20 2013-03-19 True L000579 Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] Alan Lowenthal D CA S. 47 2013-03-19 True S001177 Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] Gregorio Sablan D MP Kilili Camacho 0 2013-03-19 True L000397 Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19] ZOE LOFGREN D CA 19 2013-04-19 False Education Adult education and literacy Citizenship and naturalization Commemorative events and holidays Department of Homeland Security Education programs funding Educational technology and distance education Elementary and secondary education Employee benefits and pensions Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Financial literacy Government information and archives Immigrant health and welfare Income tax credits Income tax deductions Language arts Religion Research and development State and local government operations Teaching, teachers, curricula U.S. history Education 00 2013-03-19 Introduced in House 2013-04-03T20:41:19Z Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2013 - Amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (the Act) to allow state leadership activities grants to be used to provide technical assistance to faith and community-based organizations desiring grants under the Act.

Directs the National Institute for Literacy to: (1) disseminate information regarding integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs; and (2) study the effectiveness of distance learning or self-study programs for English language learners. Makes integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs eligible for assistance under the Secretary of Education's national leadership activities program.

Requires the Secretary to award grants to states for integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs, with each state's grant amount tied to the size and growth of their recent immigrant population.

Amends the Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to replace references to individuals of limited English proficiency with references to English language learners.

Requires the Commissioner for Education Research of the National Center for Education Research to establish a national research and development center for adult education and literacy, or include adult education if a center for adult literacy has already been established.

Establishes the Presidential Award for Business Leadership in Promoting United States Citizenship to be awarded to companies and other organizations that make extraordinary efforts in assisting their employees and members to learn English and increase their understanding of U.S. history and civics.

Renames the Office of Citizenship within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security the Office of Citizenship and Immigrant Integration (the Office). Includes among its functions furthering the integration of immigrants into this country. Permits the Office to accept donations in support of its activities.

Authorizes the Chief of the Office to provide grants to states to: (1) form State New American Councils to develop and implement comprehensive immigrant introduction plans and disseminate information pertaining to effective English acquisition and civics education programs; and (2) award subgrants, through such Councils, to local governments to assist them in integrating immigrants into communities pursuant to such plans.

Establishes a New Citizens Award program authorizing the President to present a medal to up to 10 new citizens per year who make an outstanding contribution to this country.

]]> Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2013 Display Title Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2013 Short Titles as Introduced Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Development Act of 2013 Official Title as Introduced To strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans, and for other purposes. Introduced in House 2013-03-19T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr1258ih/xml/BILLS-113hr1258ih.xml 2013-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.