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H.R. 1429 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

H.R. 1429 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 9, 2007, sponsored by Dale E. Kildee with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 9, 2007
Co-sponsors
26
Policy area
Education
Public law
Public Law 110-134

What it does

Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 - Amends the Head Start Act (the Act) to revise and reauthorize Head Start programs. (Sec. 2) Includes among the aims of Head Start programs children's growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, social and emotional functioning, creative arts, physical skills, and approaches to learning. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dale E. Kildee (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 9, 2007
  • Passed the HouseNov 14, 2007
  • Passed the SenateJun 19, 2007
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 5, 2007
  • Became lawDec 12, 2007

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-134. (Dec 12, 2007)

How Congress voted

  • On the Conference Report
    Senate · Nov 14, 2007 · Conference Report Agreed to
    95–0
  • On Agreeing to the Conference Report
    House · Nov 14, 2007 · Passed
    381–36
  • On Motion to Instruct Conferees
    House · Nov 6, 2007 · Passed
    400–0
  • On Passage
    House · May 2, 2007 · Passed
    365–48
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · May 2, 2007 · Failed
    195–222

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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