Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Distance education2008-09-10T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4891Bill Introduced: H.R.6856 Ready to Compete Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-09-10:/action/1708062008-09-10T00:00:00Z
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and to increase America's global competitiveness, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3400 GI Bill Fairness Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1703682008-07-31T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the educational assistance available under post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3334 Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1674072008-07-24T00:00:00Z
A bill to strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6617 Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1673142008-07-24T00:00:00Z
To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration programs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3274 National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/action/1665662008-07-16T00:00:00Z
A bill to reauthorize the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/1589372008-05-22T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 22, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-234. Bill Vetoed: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/action/1586262008-05-21T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 21, 2008: Vetoed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/action/1586252008-05-20T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 20, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/action/1575412008-05-15T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 15, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.5682 Rural America Communication Expansion for the Future Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/1488142008-04-02T00:00:00Z
To improve access to broadband service in rural and underserved areas of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.4253 National Reservist Enterprise Transition and Sustainability Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-14:/action/1459122008-02-14T00:00:00Z
To improve and expand small business assistance programs for veterans of the armed forces and military reservists, and for other purposes.<br /><br />February 14, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-186. Bill Signed by President: H.R.4253 National Reservist Enterprise Transition and Sustainability Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-14:/action/1457682008-02-14T00:00:00Z
To improve and expand small business assistance programs for veterans of the armed forces and military reservists, and for other purposes.<br /><br />February 14, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.4253 National Reservist Enterprise Transition and Sustainability Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/action/1448462008-02-07T00:00:00Z
To improve and expand small business assistance programs for veterans of the armed forces and military reservists, and for other purposes.<br /><br />February 07, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.4253 National Reservist Enterprise Transition and Sustainability Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-31:/action/1444422008-01-31T00:00:00Z
To improve and expand small business assistance programs for veterans of the armed forces and military reservists, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 31, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.Res.875 Honoring and supporting the Hadley School for the Blind.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/action/1405502007-12-13T00:00:00Z
Honoring and supporting the Hadley School for the Blind.<br /><br /> Bill Signed by President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/action/1392062007-12-12T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 12, 2007: Signed by President. Bill Enacted: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/action/1392072007-12-12T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 12, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-134. Bill Sent To President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-05:/action/1375832007-12-05T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 05, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Introduced: H.R.4253 National Reservist Enterprise Transition and Sustainability Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-04:/action/1386222007-12-04T00:00:00Z
To improve and expand small business assistance programs for veterans of the armed forces and military reservists, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4192 Optimizing Visa Entry Rules and Demanding Uniform Enforcement Immigration Reform Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-15:/action/1368972007-11-15T00:00:00Z
To reform immigration to serve the national interest.<br /><br />