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- H.R.5157
H.R.5157: RISE Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 11, 2008
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
85 (85 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Removing Impediments to Students Education Act or the RISE Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal a provision which makes persons convicted of drug offenses ineligible to receive federal student financial assistance for specified periods.
(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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| Jan. 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |