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- H.RES.491
H.RES.491: Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (43 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages each institution of higher education (IHE) in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, which helps coordinate postsecondary educational opportunities for members of the Armed Forces, their families, and veterans. Recognizes the IHEs that are currently members of the SOC Consortium.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 491.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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| June 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John Adler (D-N.J.) |