H.R. 3988 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
GEAR UP & GO Act
H.R. 3988 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 17, 2004, sponsored by Chaka Fattah with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
GEAR UP & GO Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise specified requirements for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chaka Fattah (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Apr 30, 2004)
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- H.R. 2023: Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act of 2004
- H.R. 5186: Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 1350: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 5360: American History and Civics Education Act of 2004
- H.R. 236: Student Bill of Rights
- H.R. 490: Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2003
- H.R. 501: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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