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S. 4785 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations to carry out the food distribution program on Indian reservations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
H.R. 9321 · HOUSE2d
To temporarily expand the authorized uses of grants awarded under the Veterans Legacy Program of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9320 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
S. 4782 · SENATE2d
A bill to establish a Federal Government priority goal, Scams Steering Committee, Scams Action Plan, and website to promote scams information and prevention, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 4786 · SENATE2d
A bill to authorize sitting Governors to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities located within their states, and to establish a reporting mechanism to Congress on conditions found therein.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R. 9315 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Small Business Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title 40, United States Code, and title IV of the Social Security Act to replace the term "sheltered workshop" with "community rehabilitation program", and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure,…
H.R. 9318 · HOUSE2d
To establish the National Security Commission on Quantum Computing.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space,…
H.R. 9317 · HOUSE2d
To prohibit engine idling restrictions for over-the-road buses and school buses if an engine idles for less than 15 minutes, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9319 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements to support the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of animal shelters or similar establishments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9323 · HOUSE2d
To establish the Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9322 · HOUSE2d
To require the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to bolster defense cooperation with Abraham Accords countries, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9312 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9314 · HOUSE2d
To enact a moratorium on certain Department of Homeland Security contracts relating to the use and implementation of surveillance and data analytics technologies pending public audits and reporting requirements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9324 · HOUSE2d
To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to State and local governments and school districts for payment of obligations, to prohibit the Federal Reserve banks, the Department of the Treasury, and other Federal agencies from financially assisting State and local governments and school districts that have defaulted on their obligations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be…
S. 4783 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide relief for members of the uniformed services who homeschool their dependent children, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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119th Congress · H.R. 9320 · Introduced

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.

Latest action Jun 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MENEFEE:H.R. 9320.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H4118]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] · [D-TX-18] · M001245
    Dem-TX-18 current · 1 term · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Christian D. Menefee
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Current term (1 total)

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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (1)

  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 17 · site

Social media

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District offices (3)

  • 15651 North Freeway, Houston, TX, 77090 · 281-891-4899
  • 2020 Solo Street, Houston, TX, 77020 · 713-227-7740
  • 1919 Smith Street, Suite 1180, Houston, TX, 77002 · 713-655-0050

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$3,463,829.06
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$3,145,794.38
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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (9)

  • Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] · [D-OR-5] · B001326 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-OR-5 current · 1 term · @RepBynum · 1 district office
  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · [D-OH-3] · B001281 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-OH-3 current · 7 terms · @RepBeatty · 1 district office
  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] · [D-LA-2] · C001125 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-LA-2 current · 3 terms · @RepTroyCarter · 6 district offices
  • Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] · [D-AL-2] · F000481 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-AL-2 current · 1 term · @repscfigures · 2 district offices
  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · [D-DC-0] · N000147 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-DC current · 18 terms · @EleanorNorton · 1 district office
  • Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] · [D-NJ-10] · M001229 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-NJ-10 current · 2 terms · @RepLaMonica · 1 district office
  • Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] · [D-NC-2] · R000305 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-NC-2 current · 3 terms · @RepDeborahRoss · 1 district office
  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · [D-FL-24] · W000808 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-FL-24 current · 8 terms · @RepWilson · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · [D-MS-2] · T000193 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15 · original
    Dem-MS-2 current · 17 terms · @BennieGThompson · 6 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Education and Workforce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-06-15T14:30:40ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

  • 2026-06-15IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2026-06-15IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-06-15IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-06-16T14:55:30Z
    To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.
  • Official Title as Introduced2026-06-16T14:55:30Z
    To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism, and for other purposes.

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