H.R. 128 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
College Fire Prevention Act
H.R. 128 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by Stephanie Jones with 101 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
College Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive demonstration grants to private or public colleges or universities, fraternities, or sororities for up to half the cost of installing fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in student housing and dormitories owned or controlled by such entities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie Jones (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 88 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (Feb 9, 2005)
Other Education bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3169: Pell Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act
- H.R. 3668: Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act
- H.R. 2132: To extend the waiver authority of the Secretary of Education with respect to student financial…
- H.R. 3784: Higher Education Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3863: Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness Act
- H.R. 4525: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2005
- S. 2363: A bill to extend the educational flexibility program under section 4 of the Education Flexibility…
- H.R. 4911: Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
- H.R. 5603: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
- H.R. 6138: Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2006
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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