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RISE Act

Introduced: January 29, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Jan 29, 2008
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Removing Impediments to Students Education Act or the RISE Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal a provision which makes persons convicted of drug offenses ineligible to receive federal student financial assistance for specified periods.

What's happening now March 11, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2