S. 1866 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Education Relief Act of 2017
S. 1866 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Sep 26, 2017, sponsored by Lamar Alexander.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 115-64
What it does
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Education Relief Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill provides educational relief in areas for which the President has declared a major disaster or an emergency as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria or Tropical Storms Harvey, Irma, or Maria (affected areas).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2017
- Became lawSep 29, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Sep 29, 2017)
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