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CIVICS Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2841| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Eric Schmitt (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the existing American History and Civics Education program, established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose is to enhance the quality and scope of civics education for both teachers and students in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the legislation mandates that programs funded under this act must include hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and students. It also requires the implementation of programs designed to educate students about the history and principles of the Constitution of the United States , with a particular focus on the Bill of Rights. Additionally, the bill updates the criteria for these educational programs, emphasizing their potential to improve student achievement and teaching, demonstrate innovation and scalability, ensure accountability, and effectively serve underserved populations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-313
CIVICS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2737
CIVICS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2775
CIVICS Act of 2023
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-313
    CIVICS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2737
    CIVICS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2775
    CIVICS Act of 2023


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

CIVICS Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2841| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This bill amends the existing American History and Civics Education program, established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose is to enhance the quality and scope of civics education for both teachers and students in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the legislation mandates that programs funded under this act must include hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and students. It also requires the implementation of programs designed to educate students about the history and principles of the Constitution of the United States , with a particular focus on the Bill of Rights. Additionally, the bill updates the criteria for these educational programs, emphasizing their potential to improve student achievement and teaching, demonstrate innovation and scalability, ensure accountability, and effectively serve underserved populations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-313
CIVICS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2737
CIVICS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2775
CIVICS Act of 2023
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-313
    CIVICS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2737
    CIVICS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2775
    CIVICS Act of 2023


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (5)
Eric Schmitt (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted