Supporting the commemoration of August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security.

House Resolution

H.Res. 651

119th Congress

Supporting the commemoration of August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Grothman

Representative

Republican

WI-6

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Education to allow federal funding to be used for school programs that teach students archery, hunting, and other shooting sports. It aims to overturn a previous decision by the Department to prohibit the use of these funds for those activities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SponsorGlenn Grothman (R-WI)

Introduced8/15/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Supporting the commemoration of August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security.

This bill would require the Department of Education to allow federal funding to be used for school programs that teach students archery, hunting, and other shooting sports. It aims to overturn a previous decision by the Department to prohibit the use of these

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This bill would require the Department of Education to allow federal funding to be used for school programs that teach students archery, hunting, and other shooting sports. It aims to overturn a previous decision by the Department to prohibit the use of these funds for those activities.

Bill Number: 651
Sponsor: Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
Introduced: 8/15/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Supporting the commemoration of August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security.
Bill Number: 651
Sponsor: Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 8/15/2025
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Education to allow federal funding to be used for school programs that teach students archery, hunting, and other shooting sports. It aims to overturn a previous decision by the Department to prohibit the use of these funds for those activities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Education to allow federal funding to be used for school programs that teach students archery, hunting, and other shooting sports. It aims to overturn a previous decision by the Department to prohibit the use of these funds for those activities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution condemns the decision of the Department of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools. The resolution also explicitly affirms that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for federal funding under the ESEA.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would overturn a Department of Education decision to prohibit the use of federal education funds for shooting sports programs in schools.
The bill would explicitly state that school programs focused on archery, hunting, and other shooting sports are eligible for federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
The bill is intended to support and maintain school-based shooting sports education programs across the country.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily affect schools and school districts that currently offer or want to offer shooting sports programs. These programs would become eligible for federal education funding, which could help expand their availability and accessibility for students. However, the bill does not provide any additional funding, so the overall impact may be limited.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

651, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the commemoration of August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-651