H.R. 2117 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
H.R. 2117 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 3, 2011, sponsored by Virginia Foxx with 69 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act - Repeals certain Department of Education regulations that for purposes of determining whether a school is eligible to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA): (1) require institutions of higher education and postsecondary vocational institutions (except religious schools) to be legally authorized by the state in which they are situated, (2) delin…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 66 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 3, 2011
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2012
- 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. (Feb 29, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 28, 2012 · Passed303–114 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 28, 2012 · Failed176–241
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 28, 2012
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 28, 2012
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 28, 2012
- Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActHouse · Feb 28, 2012
- Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActHouse · Feb 28, 2012
Other Education bills in the 112th Congress
- S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011
- H.R. 3237: SOAR Technical Corrections Act
- S. 3472: Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA)
- S. 555: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 998: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 1704: Annual National Classified School Employee of the Year Award Act
- H.R. 1821: Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011
- H.R. 2514: A PLUS Act
- H.R. 4170: Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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