H.R. 3169 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pell Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act
H.R. 3169 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 30, 2005, sponsored by Ric Keller. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 109-66
What it does
Pell Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to waive certain requirements for repayment of federal Pell Grants by students if: (1) they were residing in, employed in, or attending an institution of higher education located in a major disaster area; (2) their attendance was interrupted because of the disaster's impact on them or the institution;…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 7, 2005
- Passed the SenateSep 15, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentSep 19, 2005
- Became lawSep 21, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-66. (Sep 21, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 7, 2005 · Passed412–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Other Education bills in the 109th Congress
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- 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
- H.R. 6106: To extend the waiver authority for the Secretary of Education under title IV, section 105, of…
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
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