WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Higher education

S. 3658, A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3658 would require the accreditation of English language training programs....

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H.R. 7093, To require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7093 would require the accreditation of English language training programs....

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H.R. 6889, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6889 would extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year....

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H.R. 6901, The Meth Free Families and Communities Act

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6901 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, it would support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, and it would improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction....

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H.R. 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Savings per Average Family: $42.58

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6899 would advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas comp...

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S. 3487, The Serve America Act

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3487 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service....

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H.R. 6886, The SEAT Act of 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6886 would deny certain Federal funds to any institution of higher education that admits as students aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States....

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S. 3459, The Connecting Education and Emerging Professions Act of 2008

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3459 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a connecting education and emerging professions demonstration grant program....

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H.R. 6832, The Veterans' Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act of 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6832 would authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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H.R. 6838, The CAMPUS Safety Act of 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6838 would establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety....

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S. 3431, The Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3431 would establish expanded learning time initiatives....

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H.R. 6698, The Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6698 would provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Robert T. Stafford Federal Student Loan Program....

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H.R. 6704, The Student VOTER Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6704 would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for the treatment of institutions of higher education as voter registration agencies....

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S. 3390, The Student VOTER Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3390 would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for the treatment of institutions of higher education as voter registration agencies....

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H.R. 6759, The Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6759 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the renewable electricity production credit and to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at institutions of higher education, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices....

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S. 3372, The Saver's Bonus Act of 2007

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3372 would promote savings by providing a match for eligible taxpayers who contribute to savings products and it would facilitate taxpayers receiving this match and open a bank account when they file their Federal income tax returns....

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S. 3397, The First Responders Support Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3397 would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide adequate benefits for public safety officers injured or killed in the line of duty....

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S. 3387, The National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3387 would amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care....

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S. 3364, The Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3364 would increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists by low-income local educational agencies....

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H.R. 6654, The Increased Student Achievement Through Increased Student Support Act

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6654 would increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists by low-income local educational agencies....

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S. 3362, The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $1.96

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3362 would reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs....

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P.L. 110-300, A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3352 would temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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S. 3339, An original bill to amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes - Savings per Average Family: $3.64

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3339 would amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve authorities relating to the availability of post-9/11 veterans educational assistance....

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H.R. 6617, The Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6617 would strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration programs....

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S. 3334, The Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3334 would strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs....

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