H.R. 226 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Higher Education Science and Technology Competitiveness Act
H.R. 226 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by John Sweeney with 42 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
- 42
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Higher Education Science and Technology Competitiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants for articulation agreements between institutions of higher education that specifies the acceptability of courses in transfer toward meeting specific degree requirements, especially in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sweeney (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 15 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)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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