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- H.R.970
H.R.970: Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (2 Democrats, 37 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2015
Bill Summary
Supporting Academic Freedom through Regulatory Relief Act Repeals certain Department of Education (ED) regulations that for purposes of determining whether a school is eligible to participate in programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA): (1) require institutions of higher education (IHEs) and postsecondary vocational institutions (except religious schools) to be legally authorized by the state in which they are situated, (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) |