H.R. 959 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2009
H.R. 959 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2009, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 10, 2009, sponsored by Patrick Murphy with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution used in determining a student's need for title IV assistance in the case of a student applicant who is eligible for a Pell Grant and whose parent or guardian died as a result of performing service as a law enforcement officer,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2010
Sponsor
Patrick Murphy (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2009
- Passed the HouseMay 12, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 17, 2010)
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Other Education bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1388: Serve America Act
- H.R. 1777: To make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
- S. 1818: Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
- H.R. 702: Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2009
- S. 749: Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
- H.R. 780: Student Internet Safety Act of 2009
- S. 1210: STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009
- H.R. 1324: Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009
- H.R. 1380: Josh Miller HEARTS Act
- H.R. 1526: Prescribe A Book Act
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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