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- H.R.2690
H.R.2690: College Affordability and Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 12, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
College Affordability and Accountability Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require state maintenance of effort in providing funding to public institutions of higher education (IHEs). Requires all IHEs to plan, engage in, and report on cost containment strategies. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to conduct research on such strategies. Directs the Secretary to publish an annual report on college affordability and to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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| June 12, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by John F. Tierney (D-Mass.) |