S. 1001: Crucial Communism Teaching Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-12):
Crucial Communism Teaching Act
This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources for high school students to promote understanding of certain political ideologies (e.g., communism and totalitarianism) that conflict with principles of U.S. democracy.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1001 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1001?
S. 1001 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Crucial Communism Teaching Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1001 are available on congress.gov.
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