Open Congress : House Education and Labor - Major Bill Actions

Bill Enacted: S.3180 A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

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

June 30, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-256.

Bill Signed by President: S.3180 A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

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

June 30, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6382 To make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6384 To provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6385 To provide a large-scale national effort to improve the state of our national security, economy and environment by providing market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To provide a large-scale national effort to improve the state of our national security, economy and environment by providing market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6397 To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6400 To authorize a State to transfer or consolidate funds made available to such State under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after the United States experiences economic growth at an annual rate of less than 1 percent for 2 calendar quarters.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To authorize a State to transfer or consolidate funds made available to such State under certain transportation, education, and job training programs after the United States experiences economic growth at an annual rate of less than 1 percent for 2 calendar quarters.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6402 To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish grants to increase student attendance.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish grants to increase student attendance.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6403 To amend title II of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish financial literacy education programs for newly naturalized citizens of the United States.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To amend title II of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish financial literacy education programs for newly naturalized citizens of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6427 To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1309 Recognizing and honoring the 44th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and those who worked to achieve this goal.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

Recognizing and honoring the 44th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and those who worked to achieve this goal.

Bill Sent To President: S.3180 A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

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

June 26, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.382 Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey on the 70th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey on the 70th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Bill Sent To President: S.3180 A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

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

June 25, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6358 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1296 Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3180 A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

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

Bill Introduced: H.R.6332 To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce Invesment Act of 1998 for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce Invesment Act of 1998 for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6317 To amend chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act) to provide an exemption from the prevailing wage requirements for certain non-profit organizations.

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act) to provide an exemption from the prevailing wage requirements for certain non-profit organizations.