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H.R. 485 106th Congress House

University of the District of Columbia Equal Educational Status Act of 1999

Official title: To amend part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the specific limitation on the eligibility of the University of the District of Colu… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the specific limitation on the eligibility of the University of the District of Columbia for assistance for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Introduced: February 2, 1999 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Education Black collegesCollegesDistrict of ColumbiaEconomics and Public Finance
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Feb 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Feb 2, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 2, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E119)
Feb 2, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 24, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

University of the District of Columbia Equal Educational Status Act of 1999 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to repeal a specified restriction on the eligibility of the University of the District of Columbia for assistance for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, under HEA title III part B.

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