119 hr 5547
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 23, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. ESPAILLAT:\nH.R. 5547.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 1\nThe Congress shall have Power to . . . provide for the . .\n. general Welfare of the United States; . . .\n[Page H4494]\n</pre>"
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