H.R. 4137 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Higher Education Opportunity Act
H.R. 4137 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Nov 9, 2007, sponsored by George Miller with 29 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 9, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 110-315
What it does
College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise and reauthorize HEA programs. Title I: Title I Amendments - (Sec. 101) Revises the general definition of an institution of higher education (IHE) to include schools that: (1) admit students whose secondary education was conducted in a home school setting; (2) award degrees (not necessarily bachelor's degrees) that are ac…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Miller (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 9, 2007
- Passed the HouseFeb 7, 2008
- Passed the SenateJul 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2008
- Became lawAug 14, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-315. (Aug 14, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On the Conference Report
Senate · Jul 31, 2008 · Conference Report Agreed to83–8 - On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Jul 31, 2008 · Passed380–49 - On Passage
House · Feb 7, 2008 · Passed354–58 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 7, 2008 · Failed194–216
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 7, 2008
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 7, 2008
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 7, 2008
- To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposesHouse · Feb 7, 2008
- To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposesHouse · Feb 7, 2008
- To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposesHouse · Jul 31, 2008
- A bill to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.Senate · Jul 31, 2008
More bills from George Miller in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 2669: College Cost Reduction and Access Act
- H.R. 5715: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008
- H.R. 6889: To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an…
- H.R. 2: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
- H.R. 5: College Student Relief Act of 2007
- H.R. 800: Employee Free Choice Act
Other Education bills in the 110th Congress
- S. 1704: First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- S. 1868: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- H.R. 2669: College Cost Reduction and Access Act
- H.R. 3625: To make permanent the waiver authority of the Secretary of Education with respect to student…
- S. 2258: Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- H.R. 1429: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
- S. 2371: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make technical corrections.
- S. 2733: Higher Education Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5715: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008
- S. 2929: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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