H.R. 3625 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To make permanent the waiver authority of the Secretary of Education with respect to student financial assistance during a war or other military operation or national emergency.
H.R. 3625 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 20, 2007, sponsored by Joe Sestak with 2 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 110-93
What it does
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 addresses the unique situations that active duty military personnel and other affected individuals may face in connection with their enrollment in postsecondary institutions and their federal student loans; and (2) the provisions authorized by such Act should be made permanent, thereby allowing the Secretary of Education…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Sestak (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 20, 2007
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 27, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2007
- Became lawSep 30, 2007
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. (Oct 17, 2007)
Other Education bills in the 110th Congress
- S. 1704: First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- S. 1868: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- H.R. 2669: College Cost Reduction and Access Act
- S. 2258: Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- H.R. 1429: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
- S. 2371: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make technical corrections.
- 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.
- S. 3035: 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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