S. 1704 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
S. 1704 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2007, sponsored by Ted Kennedy with 1 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
- Jun 27, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 110-44
What it does
First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through July 31, 2007.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Kennedy (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 28, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJul 2, 2007
- Became lawJul 3, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-44. (Jul 3, 2007)
More bills from Ted Kennedy in the 110th Congress
- S. 1002: Older Americans Reauthorization Technical Corrections Act
- S. 1868: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- S. 2258: Third Higher Education Extension 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
- S. 2929: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
- S. 3035: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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- S. 3180: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
- S. 682: Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act
Other Education bills in the 110th Congress
- 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.
- S. 3035: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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