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H.R.2508: FOSTER Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 19, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Foster Opportunities for Success Through Higher Education Reform - FOSTER Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish a program of foster care youth outreach and housing services. Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide: (1) technical assistance and supportive services to foster care youth who are prospective students to prepare for, enter, and remain in such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
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| May 19, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |