H.R. 1777 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1777 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 30, 2009, sponsored by George Miller with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 30, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 111-39
What it does
Makes miscellaneous and technical amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (the Act). Title I: General Provisions - Makes technical amendments to title I of the Act. (Sec. 101) Amends the Higher Education Opportunity Act to make the date of such Act's enactment, August 14, 2008, the effective date of its revisions to the general definition of institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Miller (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 30, 2009
- Passed the HouseMar 30, 2009
- Passed the SenateJun 23, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentJun 26, 2009
- Became lawJul 1, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-39. (Jul 1, 2009)
How Congress voted
- Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Jun 23, 2009 · Passed411–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 749: Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
- H.R. 780: Student Internet Safety Act of 2009
- H.R. 959: Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2009
- S. 1210: STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009
- H.R. 1324: Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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