H.R. 6138 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
H.R. 6138 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 21, 2006, sponsored by Ric Keller with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 21, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 109-292
What it does
Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2006 - Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through June 30, 2007. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to bar trustees of institutions of higher education (IHEs), or of institution-affiliated organizations, from serving as eligible lenders under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, unless the trus…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ric Keller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 21, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2006
- Became lawSep 30, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-292. (Sep 30, 2006)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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