1. Home
  2. Bills
  3. H.R. 9512

H.R. 9512 · 95th Congress · 1977–1978

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in the definition of the term State for the purpose of participation in programs authorized by that Act.

H.R. 9512 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Oct 12, 1977, sponsored by William Ford.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 12, 1977
Policy area
Education
Public law
Public Law 95-180

Sponsor

William Ford (D-MI)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 12, 1977
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 15, 1977

More bills from William Ford in the 95th Congress

Other Education bills in the 95th Congress

More

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 9512 (95th Congress): A bill to amend the Higher Education Act…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/95-hr-9512/a-bill-to-amend-the-higher-education-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

Open the interactive version ›