H.R. 6890 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To extend the waiver authority for the Secretary of Education under section 105 of subtitle A of title IV of division B of Public Law 109-148, relating to elementary and secondary education hurricane recovery relief, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6890 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2008, sponsored by Charles Melancon with 7 co-sponsors.
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
- Sep 15, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 110-366
What it does
Amends the Hurricane Education Recovery Act, title IV of division B of the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006, with respect to elementary and secondary education hurricane recovery relief.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles Melancon (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 22, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-366. (Oct 8, 2008)
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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
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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