U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) yesterday introduced the USA Civics Act, which would reauthorize an American history and civics grant program to promote knowledge of American political thought and history, free institutions, democracy, and participation in political and civic life: Grants from the USA Civics Act could also be used to partner with nonprofit organizations or government humanities programs, develop open educational resources, or pursue other activities consistent with the purposes of the bill. The modernized text also ensures researchers and educators funded through the grant have the academic freedom necessary to the robust study of American history and political life.
