S. 2929 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
S. 2929 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 29, 2008, sponsored by Ted Kennedy. Congress held 2 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
- Apr 29, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 110-230
What it does
Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through May 31, 2008. Provides that this extension shall take effect as if enacted on April 30, 2008.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 29, 2008
- Passed the SenateApr 29, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 6, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentMay 13, 2008
- Became lawMay 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-230. (May 13, 2008)
How Congress voted
- Table Motion to Reconsider
House · May 6, 2008 · Passed223–189 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 6, 2008 · Passed408–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965House · May 6, 2008
- To temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965House · May 6, 2008
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- S. 1704: First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- 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
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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. 3035: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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