Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in College administration

Bill Introduced: S.2983 Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve the care of individuals with diabetes for the reduction of health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups, including the African-American, Hispanic American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Bill Introduced: S.2894 Private Student Loan Transparency and Improvement Act of 2007

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

An original bill to establish requirements for private lenders to protect student borrowers receiving private educational loans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5735 Virginia Tech Victims Campus Emergency Response Policy and Notification Act

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4149 Truth-in-Tuition Act of 2007

2007-11-09T00:00:00Z

To limit excessive fluctuations in tuition to help students and families plan for college costs.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.787 Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on October 28, 2007.

2007-10-31T00:00:00Z

Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on October 28, 2007.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.777 Offering condolences regarding the tragic fire in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, which killed six University of South Carolina students and one student from Clemson University on October 28, 2007.

2007-10-30T00:00:00Z

Offering condolences regarding the tragic fire in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, which killed six University of South Carolina students and one student from Clemson University on October 28, 2007.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 27, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-84.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 27, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.687 Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States, his tireless work to reduce the threat of nuclear conflict, and his efforts to secure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States, his tireless work to reduce the threat of nuclear conflict, and his efforts to secure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-19T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 19, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-07T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 07, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.259 A resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2007 College World Series.

2007-06-27T00:00:00Z

A resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2007 College World Series.

Bill Introduced: S.1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007

2007-06-18T00:00:00Z

A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2690 College Affordability and Accountability Act

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

To address rising college tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, the Federal Government, and institutions of higher education to make college more affordable.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.210 A resolution honoring the accomplishments of Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as president of the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in recognition of his upcoming retirement in July 2007.

2007-05-17T00:00:00Z

A resolution honoring the accomplishments of Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as president of the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in recognition of his upcoming retirement in July 2007.

Bill Introduced: S.1360 Higher Education Affordability, Access, and Opportunity Act of 2007

2007-05-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2210 Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007

2007-05-08T00:00:00Z

To amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve the care of individuals with diabetes for the reduction of health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups, including the African-American, Hispanic American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.141 Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.

Bill Introduced: S.1262 Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to protect students receiving student loans, and for other purposes.