S 2929 · 110th Congress 2007–2009, ended

A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Introduced Apr 29, 2008 Originated Senate Became Public Law 110-230 Sponsor Edward M. Kennedy D-MA

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Latest action · May 13, 2008 Became Public Law No: 110-230.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedApr 29, 2008
  2. Passed SenateApr 29, 2008
  3. Passed HouseMay 6, 2008
  4. To the PresidentMay 13, 2008
  5. Became lawMay 13, 2008Public Law 110-230

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 6, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through May 31, 2008.

Provides that this extension shall take effect as if enacted on April 30, 2008.

Recorded votes 2

Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.

Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 257Passed223–189May 6, 2008
House 256On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedPassed408–0May 6, 2008

Yea 408

Not voting 24

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 21

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. May 13, 2008Presented to President.
  2. May 13, 2008Signed by President.
  3. May 13, 2008Became Public Law No: 110-230.
  4. May 8, 2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. May 7, 2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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In the Congressional Record 3

Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.

WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
SenateDebate and remarks S3929, S3930Text printed S3929Christopher J. Dodd D-CTMay 7, 2008
HouseMotions H3091Recorded votes H3090, H3091extendHastings of Florida motion to table Emerson motion to reconsiderAlcee L. Hastings D-FL (motion)May 6, 2008
HouseDebate and remarks H3035, H3036Text printed H3035Rulings of the chair H3036Charles W. Boustany, Jr. R-LA, Jo Bonner R-AL, John F. Tierney D-MAMay 5, 2008

Research

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CRS reports 2

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Cite it 2

Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.

Related bills 9

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 1704First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007Related billJul 3, 2007
S 1868Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007Related billJul 31, 2007
S 2258Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007Related billOct 31, 2007
HR 2559First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007Related billJul 24, 2007
S 2733Higher Education Extension Act of 2008Related billMar 24, 2008
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Titles 1

Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.

Official Title as Introduced
A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Education.

Text 4

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. May 8, 2008Enrolled Bill
  2. May 6, 2008Engrossed Amendment House
  3. Apr 29, 2008Considered and Passed Senate
  4. Apr 29, 2008Engrossed in Senate

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