The public record · 119th Congress

CHARLIE Act

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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the American History and Civics program from funding radical indoctrination, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

CHARLIE ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8705·House·Bill·Education

Rep. Burgess Owens(Republican-Utah-4)

May 7, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 7, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 21, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 21, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.

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Bill text

May 7, 2026As introduced in the House