H.R. 8932 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
FAFSA Deadline Act
H.R. 8932 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jul 5, 2024, sponsored by Erin Houchin with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 5, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 118-145
What it does
FAFSA Deadline Act This act requires the Department of Education (ED) to make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available by October 1 of each year. (Students apply for federal student aid by completing the FAFSA.) Under current law, ED must enable applicants to submit the and initiate the processing of submitted by January 1 of the applicant's planned year of enrollment, and to the maximum extent practicabl…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Erin Houchin (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 5, 2024
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2024
- Passed the SenateNov 21, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 5, 2024
- Became lawDec 11, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-145. (Dec 11, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 15, 2024 · Passed381–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- FAFSA Deadline ActHouse · Nov 15, 2024
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- H.J.Res. 88: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 96: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S. 161: JOBS Act of 2023
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- H.R. 309: Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
- H.R. 603: HEAL Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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