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H.R.2495: Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 18, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (54 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish programs for postsecondary education opportunities for Hispanic students and other student populations underrepresented in postsecondary education. (Sec. 2) Amends HEA to provide for institutional aid to Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Defines Hispanic-serving institution as an eligible institution with an undergraduate full-time...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Sept. 18, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas) |