Open Congress : Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness - Major Bill Actions2008-07-30T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007-01-01:/committee/559Bill Enacted: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/action/1680172008-07-30T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 30, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-289. Bill Signed by President: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/action/1680162008-07-30T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 30, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1676192008-07-29T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-26:/action/1676182008-07-26T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 26, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.Res.1030 Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point men's basketball coach Bob Knight.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-06:/action/1468482008-03-06T00:00:00Z
Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point men's basketball coach Bob Knight.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5516 Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-28:/action/1463602008-02-28T00:00:00Z
To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5157 RISE Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-01-29:/action/1440602008-01-29T00:00:00Z
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.933 Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 Bowl Championship Series national championship game.tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-18:/action/1421132008-01-18T00:00:00Z
Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 Bowl Championship Series national championship game.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.930 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-17:/action/1421192008-01-17T00:00:00Z
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.927 Commending the Florida Atlantic University Owls for their historic win in the 2007 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-16:/action/1420642008-01-16T00:00:00Z
Commending the Florida Atlantic University Owls for their historic win in the 2007 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.905 Commending the Valdosta State University Blazers on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-19:/action/1415102007-12-19T00:00:00Z
Commending the Valdosta State University Blazers on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.890 Congratulating the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2007 NAIA National Championship.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/1409672007-12-18T00:00:00Z
Congratulating the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2007 NAIA National Championship.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.870 Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/action/1395892007-12-12T00:00:00Z
Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4344 To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic hardship.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-11:/action/1437452007-12-11T00:00:00Z
To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic hardship.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4216 Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/1369612007-11-15T00:00:00Z
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income Black students to higher education.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4225 William H. Rehnquist Law Center Establishment Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/1369862007-11-15T00:00:00Z
To establish the William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4243 Indian School Construction Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/1370342007-11-15T00:00:00Z
To provide for the issuance of bonds to provide funding for the construction of schools of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4165 To provide grants to encourage and enhance the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education.tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-13:/action/1368762007-11-13T00:00:00Z
To provide grants to encourage and enhance the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4139 College and University Rural Education (CURE) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-09:/action/1363712007-11-09T00:00:00Z
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4149 Truth-in-Tuition Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-09:/action/1363932007-11-09T00:00:00Z
To limit excessive fluctuations in tuition to help students and families plan for college costs.<br /><br />