Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3188

119th Congress

Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank D. Lucas

Representative

Republican

OK-3

Cosponsors

49

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Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 would require schools, universities, libraries, and museums to include Asian Pacific American history as part of their American history curriculum in order to be eligible for certain federal education grants. It would also mandate that the national assessment test administered to high school students include questions about Asian Pacific American history.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SponsorFrank D. Lucas (R-OK)

Introduced7/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

ChamberHouse

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Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025

The Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 would require schools, universities, libraries, and museums to include Asian Pacific American history as part of their American history curriculum in order to be eligible for certain federal education grants. It would

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The Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 would require schools, universities, libraries, and museums to include Asian Pacific American history as part of their American history curriculum in order to be eligible for certain federal education grants. It would also mandate that the national assessment test administered to high school students include questions about Asian Pacific American history.

Bill Number: 3188
Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas (R-OK)
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Policy Area: Education

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Title: Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3188
Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas (R-OK)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Summary: The Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 would require schools, universities, libraries, and museums to include Asian Pacific American history as part of their American history curriculum in order to be eligible for certain federal education grants. It would also mandate that the national assessmen

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025 would require schools, universities, libraries, and museums to include Asian Pacific American history as part of their American history curriculum in order to be eligible for certain federal education grants. It would also mandate that the national assessment test administered to high school students include questions about Asian Pacific American history.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act This bill requires entities (e.g., institutions of higher education, libraries, and museums), in order to be eligible for certain grants administered by the Department of Education (ED), to include Asian Pacific American history in their teaching of American history. It also requires Asian Pacific American history to be included in tests administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Specifically, the bill mandates the inclusion of Asian Pacific American history as a required component of American history for such entities to be eligible for American History and Civics Academies' competitive grants. These grants support the establishment of (1) Presidential Academies for Teachers of American History and Civics, which offer workshops to teachers of American history and civics to strengthen their knowledge and prepare them to teach in these subjects; and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics, which support high school students in developing an understanding of these subjects. (Currently, Asian Pacific American history is not a required component of American history for either academy.) In addition, ED must give priority to grant applicants that align their activities with programs and resources of the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center. The bill also requires the inclusion of Asian Pacific American history in tests administered by the NAEP, which measures student academic achievement in various subjects.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires Asian Pacific American history to be included in the curriculum of institutions receiving certain federal education grants
Mandates the inclusion of Asian Pacific American history in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) tests for high school students
Gives priority to grant applicants that align their activities with programs and resources of the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American Center

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect schools, colleges, libraries, and museums across the country, requiring them to incorporate Asian Pacific American history into their American history teaching in order to continue receiving federal education funding. This would lead to broader exposure and understanding of the contributions and experiences of Asian Pacific Americans throughout U.S. history for students of all backgrounds.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3188, 119th Congress (2025). "Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3188

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