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Bill Introduced: H.R. 3927: To amend section 3716 of title 31, United States Code, to raise to at least the poverty line the amount of Social Security benefits that are exempt from being offset to satisfy student loan debt.
To amend section 3716 of title 31, United States Code, to raise to at least the poverty line the amount of Social Security benefits that are exempt from being offset to satisfy student loan debt.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3926: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to discharge student loans for borrowers who are determined by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to be under a disability without expectation of medical or functional improvement.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to discharge student loans for borrowers who are determined by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to be under a disability without expectation of medical or functional improvement.
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Bill Introduced: H.Res. 476: Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
Bill Introduced: S.Res. 345: A resolution strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
A resolution strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 471: Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2014, through February 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2014, through February 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".
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Bill Introduced: S. 1974: LOCAL Level Act
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit Federal education mandates, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 462: Recognizing January as "National Mentoring Month" and encouraging more people in the United States to mentor young people in their communities.
Recognizing January as "National Mentoring Month" and encouraging more people in the United States to mentor young people in their communities.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3915: To direct the Secretary of Education to modify the FAFSA to include a space for the purpose of identifying whether a student is a foster youth, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Education to modify the FAFSA to include a space for the purpose of identifying whether a student is a foster youth, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3911: To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 461: Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
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Bill Introduced: S. 1969: College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014
A bill to provide for higher education reform.
FEB 06
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3983: Total Learning Act
To establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children.
Bill Introduced: S. 1968: Scholarships for Kids Act
A bill to allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the accredited or otherwise State-approved public school, private school, or supplemental educational services program they attend.
FEB 05
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3898: To prohibit students who have been convicted of a criminal hazing offense under State law from receiving assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
To prohibit students who have been convicted of a criminal hazing offense under State law from receiving assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3892: Student Loan Borrowers' Bill of Rights Act of 2013
To establish student loan borrowers' rights to basic consumer protections, reasonable and flexible repayment options, access to earned credentials, and effective loan cancellation in exchange for public service, and for other purposes.
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Bill Introduced: S.Res. 342: A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".
A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3959: Pay It Forward College Affordability Act of 2014
To establish a Pay It Forward model for funding postsecondary education.
Bill Introduced: S. 1952: GREEN Act
A bill to provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 476: Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
Bill Enacted: H.R. 2642: Farm bill
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.February 06, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-79.
Bill Signed by President: H.R. 2642: Farm bill
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.February 06, 2014: Signed by President.
Bill Introduced: S.Res. 345: A resolution strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
A resolution strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
Bill Introduced: S. 1978: Increasing Primary Care Access Act of 2014
A bill to increase access to primary care services through training and accountability improvements.
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Bill Introduced: S. 1974: LOCAL Level Act
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit Federal education mandates, and for other purposes.
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Bill Sent To President: H.R. 2642: Farm bill
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.February 03, 2014: Presented to President.
Bill Introduced: S. 1969: College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014
A bill to provide for higher education reform.
FEB 06
Bill Introduced: H.R. 3983: Total Learning Act
To establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children.
Bill Introduced: S. 1968: Scholarships for Kids Act
A bill to allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the accredited or otherwise State-approved public school, private school, or supplemental educational services program they attend.
