{"id":2047911,"date":"2023-09-28T12:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T16:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-protecting-shooting-sport-programs-at-schools-passes-senate-unanimously\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T12:09:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T16:09:23","slug":"bill-protecting-shooting-sport-programs-at-schools-passes-senate-unanimously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-protecting-shooting-sport-programs-at-schools-passes-senate-unanimously\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate unanimously passes bill to protect shooting sport programs at schools."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbill-protecting-shooting-sport-programs-at-schools-passes-senate-unanimously%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2047911&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Legislation to Protect Shooting Sports \u2062at Schools Passes Senate Unanimously<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Mark Green&#8217;s (R-Tenn.) bill aimed at safeguarding shooting sports at schools \u2063nationwide has successfully passed the Senate with unanimous support on September 27. The bill, known as the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, had already been approved by House lawmakers the day \u2064before with\u2062 a vote of 424\u20131.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation, \u2063which mirrors a previous Senate bill introduced by Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), seeks\u200d to amend \u200bthe Elementary and Secondary Education\u2062 Act \u2064of 1965 to authorize federal funding for elementary and secondary education to purchase or utilize weapons for training students in archery, hunting, and other shooting sports.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/house-overwhelmingly-passes-measure-against-defunding-school-hunting-programs-5499474?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">House Overwhelmingly Passes Measure Against Defunding School Hunting Programs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/27\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/bipartisan-group-seeks-to-stop-biden-canceling-archery-hunting-in-schools-5487304?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Bipartisan Group Seeks\u200b to Stop Biden Canceling Archery, \u200dHunting in Schools<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/6\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bill \u2064directly opposes the Biden administration&#8217;s efforts to block federal education funding for archery, hunting programs, and \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-recent-hollywood-controversies-show-how-lefts-moral-authority-is-a-sham\/\" title=\"5 Recent Hollywood Controversies Show How Left's Moral Authority Is a Sham\">gun safety courses<\/a> in schools across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Green emphasized the value of shooting \u2063sports, stating that\u200c they teach young people important skills such as\u200b perseverance, focus, and respect for the environment. He expressed his satisfaction with the bipartisan support the bill received and urged President Biden to sign it into law.<\/p>\n<h2>Biden Admin\u200b Withholding \u200cFunding<\/h2>\n<p>Republican lawmakers and the National Shooting Sports Foundation have strongly backed the\u2064 legislation, viewing it as a response to the Biden administration&#8217;s attempt to defund essential programs. The National Wildlife Federation also expressed gratitude for the passing of the bill, recognizing it as a bipartisan solution to protect Department of Education funding for hunter safety education programs.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier \u200cthis year, reports\u2063 emerged that the White House was withholding funding for\u2063 schools with hunting or archery programs due to an amendment\u200d to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The amendment, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities\u2062 Act, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/free-beacon-investigates-why-dont-democrats-want-asians-to-succeed\/\" title=\"Free Beacon Investigates: Why Don\u2019t Democrats Want Asians to Succeed?\">prohibited federal funding<\/a> for dangerous weapons or \u2062training\u2064 in their \u2064use. The U.S. Education Department \u200cinterpreted this\u200d provision\u2064 as a general ban on federal funding for school-based hunting\u2063 and shooting programs.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Green highlighted the impact\u2063 of\u200b revoking\u2064 funding on Tennessee students, estimating \u200bthat approximately 50,000 \u2064students would be affected. He called the passing of the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act an \u2062&#8221;incredible win for students across America&#8221; and emphasized the importance of sports and \u2064extracurricular activities for children&#8217;s well-being and development.<\/p>\n<p>  <em>Eva Fu contributed to this report.<\/em>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the \u2064Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act \u2062support the inclusion of\u200b shooting sports in schools?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hunting in Schools<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Protecting Hunting Heritage \u2063and Education \u2064Act aims to uphold \u2062and promote shooting sports as an important part of\u2063 American heritage\u2063 and tradition. It recognizes the value of\u200b teaching students about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mo-state-lawmakers-push-forward-2nd-amendment-protections\/\" title=\"Mo. state lawmakers push forward 2nd Amendment protections\">responsible gun ownership<\/a>, safety, \u200cand the skills\u200c involved in\u2063 activities such as archery and hunting. By authorizing federal\u2063 funding \u200dfor the \u2064purchase or utilization of weapons for\u2063 training \u2064purposes in schools, this legislation ensures that students have access to quality instruction and\u200d opportunities to participate in shooting sports.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of this bill through \u2062both the House and Senate with overwhelming support demonstrates a bipartisan consensus on the importance of preserving \u200dshooting\u2064 sports at schools. It reflects a commitment \u2064to investing in the education and\u2064 development of students in areas that\u2064 align with their interests and passions. \u200bBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maui-update-at-least-36-dead-among-deadliest-wildfire-in-years\/\" title=\"Maui Update: Over 36 fatalities in devastating wildfire\">allowing federal funding<\/a> for these programs, schools can provide students with the resources and expertise needed to engage \u200din shooting sports\u200d safely and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>In recent \u2064years, there has been a \u200cgrowing concern that shooting sports programs\u200c at schools \u2063are being\u200d defunded or canceled. \u200cThis has led\u200d to a \u200bdecline\u200c in opportunities\u2062 for students to learn\u200c and participate\u200d in these activities. The Protecting Hunting Heritage and\u200c Education Act addresses\u2062 this issue by providing \u2063a clear framework for federal support of shooting sports in schools. It ensures that these\u200c programs\u2062 are recognized as legitimate educational endeavors and are given the necessary financial backing to continue their work.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the legislation\u2062 emphasizes the important role that \u2064shooting\u2063 sports play in promoting \u200ccharacter development and discipline among students. Engaging in shooting\u2063 sports\u200b requires focus, concentration, and adherence\u2062 to safety protocols. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-protecting-shooting-sport-programs-at-schools-passes-senate-unanimously\/\" title=\"Senate unanimously passes bill to protect shooting sport programs at schools.\">activities teach students important life skills<\/a> such as \u200dresponsibility, patience, and respect for others. By encouraging the inclusion of shooting sports in schools, the\u200c bill aims to foster\u200c the \u2063development of well-rounded individuals who possess these valuable attributes.<\/p>\n<p>The passage\u200b of this legislation is a significant victory \u200dfor supporters of shooting sports at schools. It\u2064 highlights the importance of\u2063 preserving\u200c and promoting our \u2063nation&#8217;s heritage and traditions. By providing federal funding and support\u200c for these\u2062 programs, the government is acknowledging the\u200d value of teaching students about responsible gun ownership and providing\u2062 them with\u2063 opportunities to engage \u200bin shooting sports safely and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200cthe Protecting Hunting \u2062Heritage and Education Act moves forward, it is crucial for \u2062schools, educators, and policymakers to \u2062work\u200c together\u2064 in implementing these programs\u200c effectively. This includes ensuring that adequate training and safety\u2062 measures are in place, conducting thorough background checks on instructors, and establishing guidelines for appropriate equipment and facilities.<\/p>\n<p>By\u2062 safeguarding shooting\u200c sports at schools, we are not only preserving an important aspect\u2064 of \u2063our national heritage but also equipping students with valuable\u2062 skills and knowledge. It \u200cis through responsible and well-regulated\u2062 programs that we can\u2064 foster a culture \u2064of\u2064 safety, respect, \u2063and appreciation \u200cfor shooting sports. The \u200dpassage of this legislation is a commendable step in \u200cthe \u2062right direction and\u2062 a\u200c testament to the bipartisan efforts to protect and promote American traditions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Mark Green&#8217;s (R-Tenn.) bill to safeguard shooting sports in schools passed the Senate unanimously on Sept. 27 and is now en route to President Joe Biden. 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