H.R. 6889 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6889 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2008, sponsored by George Miller with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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
- Sep 15, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 110-350
What it does
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend by one year, from July 2009 to July 2010, the Secretary of Education's authority to purchase, or enter into forward commitments to purchase, Federal Family Education Loans (FFELs) from lenders upon the determination that there is an inadequate availability of loan capital to meet the demand for such loans.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Miller (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 17, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2008
- Became lawOct 7, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-350. (Oct 7, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 15, 2008 · Passed368–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
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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
- H.R. 3625: To make permanent the waiver authority of the Secretary of Education with respect to student…
- 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.
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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