Historically Black Colleges and Universities Katrina and Rita Relief Act of 2007
Latest action · Nov 14, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedOct 23, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Katrina and Rita Relief Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to waive or modify the application of any statutory or regulatory provision related to the Strengthening Institutions program, under part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to historically Black colleges and universities that suffered certain adverse effects from Hurricane Katrina or Rita if the application of such provision would result in such institutions receiving less program funding for FY2009-FY2012 than they received in FY2006.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 23, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LA | Charlie Melancon | Original | Oct 23, 2007 |
| D-IL | Danny K. Davis | Original | Oct 23, 2007 |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Original | Oct 23, 2007 |
| D-VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Original | Oct 23, 2007 |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Original | Oct 23, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Referred Oct 23, 2007 |
| Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee | Referred Nov 14, 2007 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 14, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
- Oct 23, 2007Introduced in House
- Oct 23, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To provide for a temporary waiver under part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for undergraduate historically black colleges and universities located in an area affected by a Gulf hurricane disaster.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Katrina and Rita Relief Act of 2007
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Education.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 23, 2007Introduced in House
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