RISE Act

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Bill Number

HR 5157

Introduced

Jan 29, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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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 or the RISE Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal a provision which makes persons convicted of drug offenses ineligible to receive federal student financial assistance for specified periods.

Actions

Mar 11, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Jan 29, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 29, 2008

Introduced in House

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