Pay Teachers Act
Sponsored by Bernard Sanders IIndependent, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Education.
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Cosponsors
10 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Edward J. Markey DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mazie K. Hirono DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ben Ray Luján DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Peter Welch DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| John Fetterman DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jeff Merkley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Elizabeth Warren DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Alex Padilla DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard Blumenthal DDemocrat | |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in Senate | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (Senate)Referred To, July 28, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names S. 2481.