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H.R.2669
Title: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 6/12/2007)      Cosponsors (31)
Related Bills: H.RES.531, H.RES.637, H.R.4153, S.2371
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-84 [GPO: Text, PDF]
House Reports: 110-210; Latest Conference Report: 110-317 (in Congressional Record H10168-10181)
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SUMMARY AS OF:
9/27/2007--Public Law.    (There are 5 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on September 6, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

College Cost Reduction and Access Act - Title I: Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education - (Sec. 101) Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to repeal the formula for calculating an individual Pell grant which includes, in part, the sum of the student's tuition. (Thus eliminates the "tuition sensitivity provision" which currently prohibits maximum Pell grant awards to students attending low-tuition institutions of higher education (IHEs) even if their income is low enough otherwise to qualify for the maximum award.) Authorizes and appropriates $11 million for FY2008 to cover the costs of eliminating tuition sensitivity.

(Sec. 102) Reauthorizes the Pell Grant program through FY2017. Authorizes and appropriates additional funding for the program for FY2008-FY2017 to increase the amount of the maximum Pell grant for which a student is eligible by $490 for each of the award years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, $690 for each of the award years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012, and $1,900 for award year 2012-2013.

(Sec. 103) Authorizes and appropriates $57 million for each of FY2008-FY2011 to provide assistance to all Upward Bound projects that did not receive assistance in FY2007 and have a grant score above 70.

(Sec. 104) Establishes a TEACH Grant program, providing $4,000 of tuition assistance each academic year to high-achieving undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students who commit to teaching a high-need subject in a high-need elementary or secondary school for four years. Includes mathematics, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, special education, and reading among such high-need subjects.

Sets an $16,000 aggregate limit on an individual's receipt of TEACH Grants.

Title II: Student Loan Benefits, Terms, and Conditions - (Sec. 201) Phases-in cuts in the interest rate charged undergraduate student borrowers under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and Direct Loan (DL) programs, thereby reducing such rate from 6.8% in July 2006 to 3.4% in July 2011.

(Sec. 202) Eliminates the three-year deferment limit under the FFEL, DL, and Perkins loan (PL) programs for borrowers who are serving on active duty or performing qualifying National Guard duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency. Extends such deferment for 180 days after demobilization. Removes language limiting such deferments to loans for which the first disbursement was made after June 2001.

(Sec. 203) Caps FFEL and DL repayments by student borrowers at no more than 15% of the amount a borrower's and the borrower's spouse's adjusted gross income exceeds 150% of the poverty line. Requires the Secretary of Education to pay any unpaid interest on such loans for up to three years, and cancel or repay them after 25 years.

(Sec. 204) Allows veterans who were called to active duty when enrolled in, or within six months of being enrolled in, an IHE to receive a 13-month student loan deferment. Cancels such deferment upon the borrower's reenrollment in school.

(Sec. 205) Includes FFEL, DL, and PL economic hardship deferral periods, as well as the months a borrower's FFEL or DL payments are capped, in calculating the maximum period an income contingent repayment plan may be in effect for a non-defaulting borrower.

Title III: Federal Family Education Loan Program - (Sec. 301) Reduces from 23% to 16% the percentage of defaulted FFEL collections a guaranty agency may retain, beginning in October 2007.

(Sec. 302) Eliminates exceptional performer status for lenders, servicers, and guaranty agencies, which rewards such entities for high due diligence in FFEL collection, beginning in October 2007.

(Sec. 303) Reduces FFEL lender insurance to 95% of the unpaid principal of such loans, beginning in FY2013. Provides total coverage to lenders-of-last-resort.

(Sec. 304) Redefines economic hardship so that it describes the condition of borrowers whose full-time earnings do not exceed the greater of the minimum wage or 150% of the poverty line. Requires consideration, in determining economic hardship, of the poverty line applicable to the borrower's family size, rather than the one applicable to a family of two.

Defines eligible not-for-profit holders of FFELs. Provides that: (1) such holders must have been acting as eligible lenders upon this Act's enactment, unless they are trustees acting on behalf of such lenders; and (2) if such holders sell their loans to entities that are not not-for-profit holders, their special allowance payments will be calculated using the rates applicable to such entities.

(Sec. 305) Changes the formula for calculating special allowance payments (SAPs) made to FFEL lenders, to compensate them for the difference between FFEL interest rates and market rates, by reducing the lender rate: (1) by 0.40 percentage points for loans held by nonprofit lenders; and (2) by 0.55 percentage points for all other lenders. Equalizes the SAP rate for FFEL Stafford and PLUS loans.

Increases the loan fee charged FFEL lenders from .5% to 1% of the principal amount of loans first disbursed after September 2007. Prohibits its collection from borrowers.

(Sec. 306) Lowers the account maintenance fee paid to FFEL guarantors from .10% to .06% of the original principal amount of active loans they have guaranteed.

Title IV: Loan Forgiveness - (Sec. 401) Cancels the DL balance owed by borrowers who, after October 1, 2007, have made 120 payments under income-based or standard repayment plans while employed in certain public service jobs.

Title V: Federal Perkins Loans - (Sec. 501) Delays the date after which IHEs must begin distributing late PL collections to the Secretary from March 31, 2012, to October 1, 2012.

Title VI: Need Analysis - (Sec. 601) Increases students' eligibility for financial aid under title IV of the HEA by increasing, by academic year 2012-2013, the income protection allowance to: (1) $6,000 for a dependent student; (2) $9,330 for an independent student without dependents, other than perhaps a spouse, who is single, separated, or married, and where both spouses are enrolled; and (3) $14,960 for an independent student without dependents other than a spouse if only one of the couple is enrolled. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments to such amounts.

Increases through academic year 2012-2013 the income protection allowances in the table for independent students with dependents other than a spouse, with cost-of-living adjustments to such amounts thereafter.

Revises the table of income protection allowances for parents of dependent students, for each academic year after academic year 2008-2009, by increasing such amounts by the percentage increase in the cost-of-living since December 1992.

(Sec. 602) Makes dependent students eligible for a simplified means test if one of their parents is a dislocated worker or they or their parents received a means-tested federal benefit within the past two years (currently, one year). Makes independent students eligible for a simplified means test if they or their spouses are dislocated workers and they have received a means-tested federal benefit within the past two years.

Raises from $20,000 to $30,000 the zero-expected family contributions income limit which allows students in families with incomes below such limit to qualify for the maximum Pell grant award. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments to such amount.

Includes the dislocated worker status of a family member within the special circumstances giving financial aid administrators extra discretion in making need analyses.

(Sec. 603) Includes the recent unemployment of an independent student, the dislocated worker status of a family member, and homelessness within the special circumstances giving financial aid administrators extra discretion in making need analyses.

(Sec. 604) Excludes untaxed distributions from qualified education benefits as income or assets in computing expected family contributions in student aid calculations.

Excludes welfare benefits, Earned Income Tax Credits, federal special fuels tax credits, untaxed foreign income, untaxed Social Security benefits, and the additional federal child tax credit from the income and benefits which are considered untaxed and thereby included in student need analyses.

Includes in the definition of independent students those who: (1) are in foster care; (2) are emancipated minors or in legal guardianship; and (3) have been verified as unaccompanied homeless children or youth or as unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting. States that a financial aid administrator may make a determination of independence based on a documented determination made by another financial aid administrator in the same award year.

Excludes special combat pay, received by military personnel because of exposure to a hazardous situation, from student need analyses or from consideration as financial assistance.

Treats a qualified education benefit as: (1) the parent's asset when considering the family contribution for a dependent student; and (2) the student's asset when considering such contribution for independent students.

Excludes from need analyses any untaxed distributions from state prepaid tuition plans or Coverdell education savings accounts.

Title VII: Competitive Loan Auction Pilot Program - (Sec. 701) Directs the Secretary to conduct a Competitive Loan Auction Pilot program, beginning in July 2009, under which biennial auctions are held in each state allowing prequalified lenders to compete for the exclusive right to make FFEL program PLUS loans at all IHEs within the state. Provides that the winning bids from each state auction shall be the two bids containing the lowest and the second lowest proposed special allowance payments requested from the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to guarantee 99% of the unpaid balance of such loans.

Title VIII: Partnership Grants - (Sec. 801) Establishes a College Access Challenge Grant program requiring the Secretary to provide formula matching grants to states for specified activities and services to improve student access to postsecondary education. Requires that such grants cover two-thirds of program costs, with states responsible for the remainder. Requires the Secretary to reduce a state's grant to the extent it fails to provide the full non-federal share and authorizes the award of the amount of such reduction directly to a philanthropic organization to carry out the program.

Lists as allowable grant activities and services: (1) information to students and parents on postsecondary education benefits; (2) information on financing options that promote financial literacy and debt management among students and parents; (3) outreach for at-risk students; (4) assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other common financial reporting forms; (5) need-based grant aid for students; (6) professional development for middle school and high school guidance counselors, and college financial aid administrators and admissions counselors; and (7) student loan cancellation, repayment, or interest rate reductions for borrowers employed in high-need geographical areas or professions. Requires states to give service priority to low-income students and families. Authorizes and appropriates $66 million for the program for each of FY2008 and FY2009.

(Sec. 802) Makes $255 million for each of FY2008-FY2012 available to minority-serving institutions, with: (1) $100 million going to Hispanic-serving institutions; (2) $100 million going to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black institutions; and (3) $55 million going to Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, and Native American-serving nontribal institutions.

Defines Predominantly Black institutions as accredited institutions serving at least 1,000 undergraduate students at least: (1) 50% of whom are pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree; (2) 40% of whom are Black Americans; and (3) 50% of whom are low-income or first-generation college students. Requires the spending per full-time undergraduate student of such institutions to be low in comparison to that of institutions offering similar instruction.

Defines Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions as accredited institutions that have a significant enrollment of financially needy students and an enrollment of undergraduate students that are at least 10% Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. Requires the spending per full-time undergraduate student of such institutions to be low in comparison to that of institutions offering similar instruction.

Defines Native American-serving nontribal institutions as IHEs that have an enrollment of undergraduate students that are at least 10% Native American students and are not Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Requires that funds for Predominantly Black institutions be available for competitive grants for programs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health education, international affairs, teacher preparation, or to improve the educational outcomes of African American males.

Requires that funds for the other institutions be used for certain capacity-building activities. Sets spending priorities for Hispanic-serving institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities that include education in disciplines in which minorities and low-income students are underrepresented and, in the case of Hispanic-serving institutions, the development of model transfer and articulation agreements.

MAJOR ACTIONS: nŠ

6/12/2007 Introduced in House
6/25/2007 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-210.
7/11/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 273 - 149 (Roll no. 613).
7/20/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 18. Record Vote Number: 272.
9/6/2007 Conference report H. Rept. 110-317 filed.
9/7/2007 Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 12. Record Vote Number: 326.
9/7/2007 Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 292 - 97 (Roll no. 864).
9/7/2007 Cleared for White House.
9/19/2007 Presented to President.
9/27/2007 Signed by President.
9/27/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-084 [Text, PDF]
ALL ACTIONS:

          See also: Related House Committee Documents
6/12/2007:
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
6/13/2007:
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 16.
6/13/2007:
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
6/25/2007 3:07pm:
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-210.
6/25/2007 3:07pm:
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
7/10/2007 6:48pm:
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 531 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2669 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
7/11/2007 12:05pm:
Rule H. Res. 531 passed House.
7/11/2007 12:20pm:
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 531. (consideration: CR H7506-7558; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7506-7517)
7/11/2007 12:20pm:
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2669 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
7/11/2007 12:22pm:
H.AMDT.491 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H7517-7530)
An amendment consisting of the new text reported by the Committee on Education and Labor currently printed in the bill and made in order as original text for the purpose of further amendment pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 531.
7/11/2007 12:23pm:
H.AMDT.491 Rules amendment (A001) modified by unanimous consent. Modification made in order pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 531, printed in Part A of House Report 110-224 and considered as adopted. (text as modified: CR H7517-7530)
7/11/2007 12:23pm:
H.AMDT.491 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to without objection.
7/11/2007 12:23pm:
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2669.
7/11/2007 1:56pm:
H.AMDT.492 Amendment (A002) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. McKeon. (consideration: CR H7545-7555; text: CR H7545-7548)
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to replace the language of the bill with the text of the "Pell Grant Enhancement Act".
7/11/2007 1:57pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 531, the House proceeded with 60 minutes of debate on the McKeon amendment in the nature of a substitute.
7/11/2007 3:18pm:
H.AMDT.492 On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A002) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 231 (Roll no. 611).
7/11/2007 3:19pm:
Mr. Roskam moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. (consideration: CR H7555-7558)
7/11/2007 3:19pm:
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House promptly with an amendment providing that a borrower who is a full-time elected public official who receives compensation for such elected position, or who is a registered lobbyist at either the Federal or State level who receives compensation for lobbying activities, shall be ineligible for any of the loan forgiveness programs included in the bill.
7/11/2007 3:35pm:
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7555)
7/11/2007 3:53pm:
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 199 - 223 (Roll no. 612).
7/11/2007 4:01pm:
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 273 - 149 (Roll no. 613).
7/11/2007 4:01pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7/11/2007 4:01pm:
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2669.
7/16/2007:
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
7/18/2007:
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 49 - 48. Record Vote Number: 253. (consideration: CR S9437)
7/18/2007:
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S9437-9463)
7/18/2007:
S.AMDT.2327 Amendment SA 2327 proposed by Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S9441-9454)
In the nature of a substitute.
7/18/2007:
S.AMDT.2329 Amendment SA 2329 proposed by Senator Murkowski to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9454-9460; text: CR S9454)
To increase the amount appropriated for the college access partnership grant program.
7/18/2007:
S.AMDT.2330 Amendment SA 2330 proposed by Senator Kennedy to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9460-9463; text: CR S9461)
To amend the amounts appropriated for Promise Grants for fiscal years 2014 through 2017.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2364 Amendment SA 2364 proposed by Senator Kerry to Amendment SA 2353. (consideration: CR S9591-9592; text: CR S9591)
A sense of the Senate relative to the Alternative Minimum Tax.
7/19/2007:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9534-9574, S9574-9597)
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2327 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9534)
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2329 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9534, S9544-9545)
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2330 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S9534, S9545)
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2337 Amendment SA 2337 proposed by Senator Nelson NE to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9541-9544, S9545-9546)
To amend the special allowance payments.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2329 Amendment SA 2329 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 24. Record Vote Number: 254.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2330 Amendment SA 2330 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 255.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2337 Amendment SA 2337 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35 - 62. Record Vote Number: 256.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2333 Amendment SA 2333 proposed by Senator Sessions to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9556-9561, S9576-9577; text: CR S9556)
To strike the provisions relating to loan forgiveness for public service employees.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2342 Amendment SA 2342 proposed by Senator Sessions to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9556-9561; text: CR S9556)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow personal exemptions under the individual alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2342 Proposed amendment SA 2342 withdrawn in Senate.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2333 Amendment SA 2333 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 55. Record Vote Number: 257.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2334 Amendment SA 2334 proposed by Senator Coleman to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9577; text: CR S9577)
To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2334 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2334.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2334 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2334 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 48. Record Vote Number: 258.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2334 Amendment SA 2334 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2351 Amendment SA 2351 proposed by Senator McConnell to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9577-9579; text: CR S9577-9578)
To express the sense of the Senate on the detainees of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2351 Amendment SA 2351 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number: 259.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2352 Amendment SA 2352 proposed by Senator DeMint to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9579-9580; text: CR S9579)
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2352 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2352.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2352 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2352 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 54. Record Vote Number: 260.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2352 Amendment SA 2352 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2340 Amendment SA 2340 proposed by Senator Collins to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9580-9581; text: CR S9580-9581)
To provide limited immunity for reports of suspicious behavior and response.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2340 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2340.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2340 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2340 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 39. Record Vote Number: 261.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2340 Amendment SA 2340 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2356 Amendment SA 2356 proposed by Senator Salazar to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9581-9582; text: CR S9581-9582)
Relative to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2357 Amendment SA 2357 proposed by Senator McConnell to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9582-9583; text: CR S9582)
Relative to former President William Jefferson Clinton.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2356 Proposed amendment SA 2356 withdrawn in Senate.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2357 Proposed amendment SA 2357 withdrawn in Senate.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2355 Amendment SA 2355 proposed by Senator Ensign to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9583-9585; text: CR S9583-9584)
To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that individuals are not able to receive Social Security benefits as a result of unlawful activity.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2358 Amendment SA 2358 proposed by Senator Stabenow to Amendment SA 2355. (consideration: CR S9584-9585; text: CR S9584)
Relative to illegal aliens qualifying for Social Security benefits.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2358 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2358.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2358 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2358 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 262.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2358 Amendment SA 2358 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2355 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2355.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2355 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2355 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 40. Record Vote Number: 263.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2355 Amendment SA 2355 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2360 Amendment SA 2360 proposed by Senator Graham to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9585; text: CR S9585)
To discourage drug use among college students.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2360 Amendment SA 2360 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2359 Amendment SA 2359 proposed by Senator Coleman to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9585-9586; text: CR S9586)
To protect innocent children.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2359 Amendment SA 2359 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2341 Amendment SA 2341 proposed by Senator Sununu to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9586, S9587; text: CR S9586)
To permanently extend certain education-related tax incentives.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2361 Amendment SA 2361 proposed by Senator Schumer to Amendment SA 2341. (consideration: CR S9586-9587; text: CR S9586)
A sense of the Senate relative to tax policy.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2361 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2361.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2361 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2361 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 48. Record Vote Number: 264.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2361 Amendment SA 2361 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2341 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2341.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2341 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2341 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 48. Record Vote Number: 265.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2341 Amendment SA 2341 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2339 Amendment SA 2339 proposed by Senator Cornyn to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9588; text: CR S9588)
To provide interim relief for shortages in employment-based visas for aliens with extraordinary ability and advanced degrees and for nurses.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2339 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2339.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2339 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2339 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 40. Record Vote Number: 266.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2339 Amendment SA 2339 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2362 Amendment SA 2362 proposed by Senator DeMint to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9588-9590; text: CR S9588)
To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2363 Amendment SA 2363 proposed by Senator Landrieu to Amendment SA 2362. (consideration: CR S9589-9590; text: CR S9589)
A sense of the Senate relative to the adoption tax credit
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2363 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2363.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2363 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2363 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 48. Record Vote Number: 267.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2363 Amendment SA 2363 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2362 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2362.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2362 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2362 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 48. Record Vote Number: 268.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2362 Amendment SA 2362 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2350 Amendment SA 2350 proposed by Senator Dole to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9590-9591; text: CR S9590)
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2350 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2350.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2350 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2350 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 54. Record Vote Number: 269.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2350 Amendment SA 2350 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/19/2007:
S.AMDT.2353 Amendment SA 2353 proposed by Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR S9591; text: CR S9591)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum tax.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2364 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2364.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2364 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2364 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 48. Record Vote Number: 270.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2364 Amendment SA 2364 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2353 Point of order raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2353.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2353 Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2353 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 271.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2353 Amendment SA 2353 ruled out of order by the chair.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2338 Amendment SA 2338 proposed by Senator Enzi for Senator Coleman to Amendment SA 2327. (consideration: CR 7/19/2007 S9592; text: CR S9592)
To make a technical correction to the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2338 Amendment SA 2338 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
7/20/2007:
S.AMDT.2327 Amendment SA 2327 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
7/20/2007:
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 78 - 18. Record Vote Number: 272. (text: CR S9661-9668)
7/20/2007:
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Kennedy; Dodd; Harkin; Mikulski; Bingaman; Murray; Reed; Clinton; Obama; Sanders; Brown; Enzi; Gregg; Alexander; Burr; Isakson; Murkowski; Hatch; Roberts; Allard; Coburn. (consideration: CR 7/19/2007 S9597)
7/20/2007:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
9/4/2007 6:04pm:
Mr. Miller, George asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
9/4/2007 6:04pm:
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H10038-10042, H10045-10046)
9/4/2007 6:05pm:
Mr. Hoekstra moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H10038-10042, H10045-10046; text: CR H10038)
9/4/2007 6:05pm:
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoekstra motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2669. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to the provisions contained in section 801 of the Senate amendment, relating to the sense of the Senate on the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
9/4/2007 6:39pm:
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10042)
9/4/2007 6:40pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hoekstra motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoekstra demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion until later in the legislative day.
9/4/2007 7:49pm:
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 305 - 83 (Roll no. 849).
9/4/2007 7:49pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/4/2007 7:49pm:
The Speaker appointed conferees: Miller, George, Andrews, Scott (VA), Hinojosa, Tierney, Wu, Davis (CA), Davis (IL), Bishop (NY), Hirono, Altmire, Yarmuth, Courtney, McKeon, Keller, McMorris Rodgers, Foxx, Kuhl (NY), Walberg, Souder, Ehlers, Biggert, and Price (GA).
9/5/2007:
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
9/6/2007 11:23am:
Conference report H. Rept. 110-317 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10168-10181)
9/6/2007 5:52pm:
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 637 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2669. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
9/6/2007:
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11206, S11236-11237)
9/7/2007:
Conference report considered in Senate.
9/7/2007:
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 79 - 12. Record Vote Number: 326.
9/7/2007 11:20am:
Rule H. Res. 637 passed House.
9/7/2007 11:23am:
Mr. Miller, George brought up conference report H. Rept. 110-317 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 637. (consideration: CR H10259-10270)
9/7/2007 11:23am:
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2669.
9/7/2007:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
9/7/2007 12:16pm:
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H10270)
9/7/2007 12:16pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2669, the Chair put the question on adoption of the Conference Report and by voice vote, announced that the the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption on the Conference Report until later in the legislative day.
9/7/2007 3:30pm:
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 110-317 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10307-10308)
9/7/2007 3:38pm:
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/7/2007 3:38pm:
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 292 - 97 (Roll no. 864). (consideration: CR S11241-11263)
9/7/2007:
Cleared for White House.
9/19/2007:
Presented to President.
9/27/2007:
Signed by President.
9/27/2007:
Became Public Law No: 110-84.
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1. H.AMDT.491 to H.R.2669 An amendment consisting of the new text reported by the Committee on Education and Labor currently printed in the bill and made in order as original text for the purpose of further amendment pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 531.
Sponsor: House Rules (introduced 7/11/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to without objection.

2. H.AMDT.492 to H.R.2669 Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to replace the language of the bill with the text of the "Pell Grant Enhancement Act".
Sponsor: Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] (introduced 7/11/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the McKeon amendment (A002) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 231 (Roll no. 611).

3. S.AMDT.2314 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 7/18/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/18/2007 Senate amendment submitted

4. S.AMDT.2327 to H.R.2669 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 7/18/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/20/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2327 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

5. S.AMDT.2329 to H.R.2669 To increase the amount appropriated for the college access partnership grant program.
Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] (introduced 7/18/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2329 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 24. Record Vote Number: 254.

6. S.AMDT.2330 to H.R.2669 To amend the amounts appropriated for Promise Grants for fiscal years 2014 through 2017.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 7/18/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2330 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 255.

7. S.AMDT.2331 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

8. S.AMDT.2332 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

9. S.AMDT.2333 to H.R.2669 To strike the provisions relating to loan forgiveness for public service employees.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2333 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 55. Record Vote Number: 257.

10. S.AMDT.2334 to H.R.2669 To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (25)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2334 ruled out of order by the chair.

11. S.AMDT.2337 to H.R.2669 To amend the special allowance payments.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2337 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35 - 62. Record Vote Number: 256.

12. S.AMDT.2338 to H.R.2669 To make a technical correction to the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/20/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2338 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

13. S.AMDT.2339 to H.R.2669 To provide interim relief for shortages in employment-based visas for aliens with extraordinary ability and advanced degrees and for nurses.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2339 ruled out of order by the chair.

14. S.AMDT.2340 to H.R.2669 To provide limited immunity for reports of suspicious behavior and response.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2340 ruled out of order by the chair.

15. S.AMDT.2341 to H.R.2669 To permanently extend certain education-related tax incentives.
Sponsor: Sen Sununu, John E. [NH] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2341 ruled out of order by the chair.

16. S.AMDT.2342 to H.R.2669 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow personal exemptions under the individual alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Proposed amendment SA 2342 withdrawn in Senate.

17. S.AMDT.2343 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

18. S.AMDT.2344 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

19. S.AMDT.2345 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

20. S.AMDT.2346 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

21. S.AMDT.2347 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

22. S.AMDT.2348 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

23. S.AMDT.2349 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

24. S.AMDT.2350 to H.R.2669 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.
Sponsor: Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2350 ruled out of order by the chair.

25. S.AMDT.2351 to H.R.2669 To express the sense of the Senate on the detainees of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2351 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number: 259.

26. S.AMDT.2352 to H.R.2669 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2352 ruled out of order by the chair.

27. S.AMDT.2353 to H.R.2669 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum tax.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/20/2007 Amendment SA 2353 ruled out of order by the chair.

28. S.AMDT.2354 to H.R.2669 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment submitted

29. S.AMDT.2355 to H.R.2669 To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that individuals are not able to receive Social Security benefits as a result of unlawful activity.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2355 ruled out of order by the chair.

30. S.AMDT.2356 to H.R.2669 Relative to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Proposed amendment SA 2356 withdrawn in Senate.

31. S.AMDT.2357 to H.R.2669 Relative to former President William Jefferson Clinton.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Proposed amendment SA 2357 withdrawn in Senate.

32. S.AMDT.2358 to H.R.2669 Relative to illegal aliens qualifying for Social Security benefits.
Sponsor: Sen Stabenow, Debbie [MI] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2358 ruled out of order by the chair.

33. S.AMDT.2359 to H.R.2669 To protect innocent children.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2359 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

34. S.AMDT.2360 to H.R.2669 To discourage drug use among college students.
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2360 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

35. S.AMDT.2361 to H.R.2669 A sense of the Senate relative to tax policy.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2361 ruled out of order by the chair.

36. S.AMDT.2362 to H.R.2669 To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2362 ruled out of order by the chair.

37. S.AMDT.2363 to H.R.2669 A sense of the Senate relative to the adoption tax credit
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/19/2007 Amendment SA 2363 ruled out of order by the chair.

38. S.AMDT.2364 to H.R.2669 A sense of the Senate relative to the Alternative Minimum Tax.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/19/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/20/2007 Amendment SA 2364 ruled out of order by the chair.

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