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S. 227: PEACE Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-23
SponsorSen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Policy areaEducation
Cosponsors3
Latest action2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last updated2025-05-27

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):

Protect Equality And Civics Education Act of 2025 or the PEACE Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the use of federal funding made available for the American History and Civics Education program to fund a curriculum, teaching, or counseling that promotes a divisive concept (e.g., race stereotyping or scapegoating) under the priorities noticed in the Department of Education's proposed rule titled Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education, published on April 19, 2021.

Cosponsors (3)

NameParty / state
Mike Crapo R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23
Tim Sheehy R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23
Cynthia M. Lummis R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 227 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 227?

S. 227 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: PEACE Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 227 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).