RISE Act

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Bill Number

HR 1184

Introduced

Mar 9, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Drug abuse Drug traffic Economics and Public Finance Education Ex-offenders Federal aid to education Higher education Labor and Employment Scholarships Student aid Student employment Student loan funds

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Votes

Summary

Removing Impediments to Students Education Act - RISE Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal provisions which make persons convicted of drug offenses ineligible to receive student financial assistance for a certain period.

Actions

Apr 18, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Mar 9, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 9, 2005

Introduced in House

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