H.R. 1316 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Protection of University Governance Act of 2007
H.R. 1316 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 5, 2007, sponsored by Timothy V. Johnson with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Protection of University Governance Act of 2007 - Prohibits a nongovernmental entity that regulates intercollegiate sports from penalizing, or denying any benefit to, an institution of higher education by reason of the name, symbol, emblem, or mascot of the school's intercollegiate sports team. Makes an entity which violates such prohibition subject to injunction and liable to an aggrieved school for damages and legal fees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Timothy V. Johnson (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. (Jun 27, 2007)
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- S. 2733: Higher Education Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5715: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008
- S. 2929: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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