Full Committee
June 15, 2011 - 10:00 AM
H.R. 2117, "Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education"
Archived Webcast | Ordered favorably reported, as amended, to the House by a vote of 27-11.
Opening Statements:
Press Release and Photo Album:
Amendments and Motions Offered:
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Amdt./
Motion |
Offered By
|
Description |
Action Taken |
Roll Call |
| 1 |
Mrs. Foxx |
amendment in the nature of a substitute |
adopted by voice vote |
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| 2 |
Mr. Grijalva |
retains requirement that states have a process to address student complaints
regarding institutions as part of the state authorization |
defeated 17-22 |
No. 1 |
| 3 |
Mr. Miller |
makes bill effective only if the Dept. IG certifies there are equal or greater
safeguards to prevent waste, fraud and abuse regarding credit hour and state authorization |
defeated 17-22 |
No. 2 |
| 4 |
Mr. Holt |
makes bill effective only if maximum Pell Grant award is at least $5550 for 2012-2013 school year |
ruled out of order |
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| 5 |
Mr. Bishop |
strikes the repeal of the credit hour definition |
defeated 11-27 |
No. 3 |
| 6 |
Mr. Bishop |
strikes the repeal of the prohibition on the Secretary to define a credit hour |
defeated 16-22 |
No. 4 |
| motion |
Mr. Petri |
report the bill as amended to the House |
adopted 27-11 |
No. 5 |
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