Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Mathematics

Bill Introduced: H.R.6856 Ready to Compete Act

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

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.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-30T20:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 30, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Enacted: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-13T20:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 13, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-315.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-13T20:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 13, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 05, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

July 30, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.3362 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3270 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

An original bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6455 NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Bill Introduced: S.3084 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and for other purposes.

2008-06-04T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.366 Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.

2008-06-02T20:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6104 Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.

Bill Introduced: S.3047 Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6039 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1180 Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and around the world.

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and around the world.

Bill Introduced: S.2868 A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace the diversity visa lottery program with a program that issues visas to aliens with an advanced degree.

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace the diversity visa lottery program with a program that issues visas to aliens with an advanced degree.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5726 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers.

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigrants to participate in an educational, training, or mentorship program for United States workers.

Bill Introduced: S.2759 Kindergarten Plus Act of 2008

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for Kindergarten Plus programs.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5630 Innovation Employment Act

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

To modify certain requirements with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5563 Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act

2008-03-09T20:00:00Z

To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.