S 1762
107th Congress
Senate
Education
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to higher education
Federally-guaranteed loans
Finance and Financial Sector
Higher education
Interest rates
Student loan funds
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, to extend current law with respect to special allowances for lenders, and for other purposes.
Introduced: December 4, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
29 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 8, 2002
Became Public Law No: 107-139.
Feb 8, 2002
Signed by President.
Jan 30, 2002
Presented to President.
Jan 24, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 372 - 3 (Roll no. 4).(text: CR H43)
Jan 24, 2002
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 24, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1762.
Jan 24, 2002
Rule provides for consideration of S. 1762 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. One motion to commit is in order, if offered.
Jan 24, 2002
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 334. (consideration: CR H43-48)
Jan 24, 2002
Rule H. Res. 334 passed House.
Jan 24, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 24, 2002
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 372 - 3 (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H43)
Jan 23, 2002
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 334 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1762 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. One motion to commit is in order, if offered.
Dec 20, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 257 - 148 (Roll no. 512). (text: CR 12/19/2001 H10887-10888)
Dec 20, 2001
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 257 - 148 (Roll no. 512).(text: CR 12/19/2001 H10887-10888)
Dec 20, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10937-10938)
Dec 20, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller, George objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Dec 20, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1762.
Dec 20, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/19/2001 H10887-10891)
Dec 20, 2001
Mr. Boehner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 17, 2001
Held at the desk.
Dec 17, 2001
Received in the House.
Dec 17, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 14, 2001
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13310-13311; text as passed Senate: CR S13310-13311)
Dec 14, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13310-13311; text as passed Senate: CR S13310-13311)
Dec 12, 2001
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 277.
Dec 12, 2001
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 4, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 4, 2001
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2002 | House · vote #4 | On Passage | Passed | 372–3 | See who voted → |
| Dec 20, 2001 | House · vote #512 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 257–148 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Amends of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to set fixed interest rates for new loans to students or parents on or after July 1, 2006. Extends current interest rate provisions for loans with a first disbursement (or a consolidation loan application received) before such date. Extends provisions for special allowances for lenders, but limits payment of special allowances for PLUS loans on or after such date.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 107-139.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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