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H.R. 3221:
Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
Summary | Full Text
Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJul 15, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 21, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (24 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseSep 17, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 11:51PM]
Last Action:
Sep 22, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Other Titles:
-- Defund ACORN Act
-- Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2009
Related:
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Votes:
Sep 17, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 253 Ayes, 171 Nays, 10 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Question & Answer
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Oct 7, 2009 11:42 AM - What will happen to the people that are making loans now? - Answer it!
Oct 12, 2009 10:37 AM - Will students of foreign universities still be able to receive FFEL type loans? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

SupportOppose
National Education Association
AFL-CIO
USAction
American Association of Community Colleges
Association of Community College Trustees
American Association of School Administrators
American Council on Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Association of American Universities
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
American Federation of Teachers
NAACP
American Institute of Architects
The College Board
National Consumers League
(none)

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