COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education

Addresses

Achieving Your Dreams and Hopes: David Jefferson, Sr., E1153 [7JN]

Anne Arundel Community College Commencement: Linda Howard Garrett, E1196 [9JN]

Georgetown University Honorary Degree Receipt: Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S1712-S1714 [18FE]

National Dialogue—The Secretary of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education: Senator Alexander, S13468 [13DE]

100th Anniversary of the Birth of J. William Fulbright: Senator Lugar, S13348-S13350 [18NO]

Analyses

National Innovation Act (S. 2109), S13673-S13675 [15DE]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S9942 [12SE], H9533 [2NO]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H1327 [10MR]

U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, H3239 [12MY], H12144 [17DE]

Articles and editorials

Air Force Chaplain Says She Was Removed for Being Critical, H3267 [16MY]

Bringing Great Teachers to Struggling Schools—The Moment Is Now, E1724 [29JY]

Chaplain Says She Was Ousted, H3267 [16MY]

Crushing Upward Mobility, S6133 [7JN]

CU Team Clinches Second Solar Win, E2137 [20OC]

Fellowship Fosters Diversity—Rangel Fellowship Focuses on Foreign Service, E1548 [20JY]

Interstate 10 Bridge To Provide How Bridges Age, S4403 [27AP]

Keeping Us in the Race, S11349 [17OC]

Learning To Lose? Our Education System Isn't Ready for a World of Competition, E2443 [6DE]

Lehman's Russo—``Create a Culture of Doing the Right Thing'', S4394 [27AP]

New Mexico Tech Second on `Best Value' College List, S3896 [19AP]

NMSU Designs High-Tech Beams To Monitor Soundness of Structure, S4403 [27AP]

Panther Football A to Z, S13744 [16DE]

Passion for Excellence; U of L Doctor Leaves Enduring Mark Training Surgeons, S1865 [1MR]

Private Schools Welcome Those Displaced by Katrina, S10208 [20SE]

Public Bailout. Private Agenda?, S10208 [20SE]

State Refuses To Overturn CFE Stay, H3427 [17MY]

Students Willing To Defend Our Country Ridiculed on Many Campuses, E1515 [18JY]

Teacher Success Story, S7866 [30JN]

What Does Professor Wertheimer Think?, S3273 [6AP]

Why Congress Should Review Policies That Facilitate the Growth and Corruption of Big-Time College Sports, E483 [17MR]

Wisdom of Solomon—The Disgrace of Blocking Military Recruiters From Campus, H322 [2FE]

Youth Group Backs ROTC on Campus, E1515 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abilene Christian University: anniversary (see H. Res. 531), H9641 [3NO]

Afghanistan: establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 344), H194 [25JA]

Alaska: convey certain public lands to the University of Alaska (see S. 293), S979 [3FE]

Alcoholic beverages: award grants to eligible entities to reduce the rate of underage alcohol use and binge drinking (see S. 1436), S8559 [20JY]

Appalachian State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 346), S14317 [21DE]

Arizona: release reversionary interest retained by the U.S. relative to the conveyance of portions of former Williams AFB, AZ, to Arizona State University and Maricopa County Community College District (see H.R. 538), H349 [2FE]

Armed Forces: allow active duty personnel to withdraw an election not to participate in the program of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3195), H5602 [30JN]

———allow members and reservists to transfer certain educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 3625), H7612 [29JY]

———authorize use of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to pay Federal student loans (see H.R. 1759), H2469 [21AP]

———eliminate reductions of basic pay for eligibility for basic educational assistance for veterans under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2416), H3435 [17MY]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (see H.R. 772), H583 [10FE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2365), H3330 [16MY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 615), S2644 [14MR]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill educational benefits (see H.R. 2248), H3196 [11MY]

———provide an interest-free deferment of student loan repayment for Federal student loan borrowers during active military service (see H.R. 3265), H5800 [13JY]

———provide certain members deferment of student loan repayment and an option to reenroll in institutions of higher education after completion of their service (see S. 1536), S9284 [28JY]

———provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 2091), S13501 [13DE] (see H.R. 269), H137 [6JA]

———repeal time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 1162), S6100 [6JN] (see H.R. 3347), H6106 [19JY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 2063), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 199), H77 [4JA] (see H.R. 333), H194 [25JA]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 197), H77 [4JA]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (see H. Con. Res. 36), H285 [1FE]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (see H. Res. 59), H286 [1FE]

Asia: establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 343), H194 [25JA]

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa (see H. Res. 279), H3331 [16MY]

Baylor University: tribute to women's basketball team (see S. Res. 103), S3414 [11AP] (see H. Res. 205), H1895 [12AP]

Books: establish demonstration program to support communities that wish to expand bookstore services and savings for students through creation of course material rental programs (see S. 1384), S8134 [12JY] (see H.R. 3259), H5740 [12JY]

Business and industry: establish a grant program to support cluster-based economic development efforts (see H.R. 145), H76 [4JA]

Campus Fire Safety Month: establish (see S. Res. 224), S9468 [29JY] (see H. Res. 295), H3893 [24MY]

Chesapeake Bay: establish the Dept. of Education Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education and Training Grant Pilot Program (see S. 1492), S8948 [26JY]

Children and youth: improve the ability of foster care youths to attend and succeed in higher education (see H.R. 2508), H3694 [19MY]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 285), H3435 [17MY]

College of St. Catherine: anniversary (see H. Res. 36), H138 [6JA]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 183), H4802 [20JN]

Columbia University: provide additional appropriations for the MTCT-Plus Initiative at the Mailman School of Public Health (see H.R. 155), H76 [4JA]

Crime: improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 81), H74 [4JA]

———require investigations of violent felonies occurring on campus (see H.R. 225), H78 [4JA]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 123), H1778 [5AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 962), H795 [17FE]

Dept. of Education: create a pilot program to increase the number of graduate educated nurse faculty to meet the future need for qualified nurses (see H.R. 3173), H5601 [30JN]

———establish a grant program to collaborate with low-income schools to recruit students to pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in education (see S. 1435), S8559 [20JY]

———establish a grant program to improve schools of education (see S. 1433), S8559 [20JY]

———establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3284), H5912 [14JY]

———expand the bases on which student loan borrowers may obtain deferments of their repayment obligations (see H.R. 2527), H3768 [23MY]

———extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 2132), H3052 [5MY]

———improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (see S. 725), S3278 [6AP]

———promote installation of fire alarm detection systems or other fire prevention technologies in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 4460), H11219 [7DE]

———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (see H.R. 3863), H8340 [22SE]

———provide funding to enable colleges and universities to establish grant programs to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and commercially viable research (see H.R. 3331), H6106 [19JY]

———provide grants to teacher preparation programs to award scholarships for teachers to receive a graduate level degree (see S. 1434), S8559 [20JY]

———provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1523), H1845 [6AP]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (see H.R. 3668), H7741 [7SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (see S. 1628), S9727 [7SE] (see H.R. 3169), H5601 [30JN]

———reauthorize Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see S. 1267), S6741 [16JN]

———rebate amount of Pell Grant aid lost as a result of updates to the tables for State and other taxes used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology (see S. 1249), S6658 [15JN] (see H.R. 2927), H4560 [15JN]

———revise regulations for student loan deferments with respect to borrowers who are medical or dental residents (see H.R. 2519), H3767 [23MY]

———revise regulations for student loan payment deferment for borrowers who are in postgraduate medical or dental internship, residency, or fellowship programs (see S. 1246), S6481 [14JN]

———strengthen and expand the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into post-secondary education (see H.R. 3551), H7558 [28JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (see S. 1862), S11313 [7OC] (see H.R. 2730), H4141 [26MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Nurse Faculty Education Program to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurse faculty (see S. 1575), S9467 [29JY]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 823), S3817 [18AP]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 285), S978 [3FE] (see H.R. 1246), H1370 [10MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs (see H.R. 3109), H5434 (see H.R. 3109), H5479 [29JN]

———provide for coordination and use of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see S. 1986), S12607 [9NO] (see H.R. 4267), H10144 [9NO]

Dept. of Labor: make a grant to a public university to establish the Center for the Study of Women and Workplace Policy (see H.R. 4556), H11879 [15DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain land in Washoe County, NV, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (see S. 252), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 542), H349 [2FE]

———extend authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University (see S. 1552), S9285 [28JY] (see H.R. 2100), H2977 [4MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish national transportation security research centers at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3634), H7612 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase reporting fee payable by the Dept. to educational institutions for reports or certifications which such educational institutions are required to submit (see H.R. 1340), H1621 [16MR]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1023), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 2512), H3694 [19MY]

Disasters: restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit colleges and universities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster (see H.R. 4517), H11503 [13DE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S5851 [24MY] (see H.R. 2386), H3434 [17MY]

———repeal application of sunset to certain State qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 1692), H2149 [19AP]

Education: allow borrowers consolidating student loans to choose a variable or fixed interest rate (see H.R. 1617), H1969 [13AP]

———authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (see H.R. 4596), H12048 [16DE]

———award scholarships to recruit and prepare students for careers in the National Weather Service and in NOAA marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs (see H.R. 2364), H3330 [16MY]

———build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies (see S. 379), S1413 [15FE]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see S. 1299), S7294 [23JN] (see H.R. 1031), H847 [1MR]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see S. 1204), S6225 [8JN]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 151), H76 [4JA]

———establish a National Marine Scholarship Program to recruit and prepare graduate students for careers in the fields of marine science (see H.R. 1191), H1263 [9MR]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 92), S144 [24JA]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (see S. 1209), S6298 [9JN] (see H.R. 2858), H4355 [9JN]

———expand and enhance the HOPE and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and amend the Higher Education Act to provide loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (see H.R. 2815), H4295 [8JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 1522), H1845 [6AP]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 1432), S8559 [20JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 117), S145 [24JA] (see H.R. 2340), H3260 [12MY]

———extend student loan repayment schedules for graduates who enter into public service (see H.R. 1859), H2549 [26AP]

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 1376), S7986 [11JY]

———improve college access and opportunity by reforming Pell Grants and student loan programs (see H.R. 507), H347 [2FE]

———improve international and foreign language studies (see S. 1105), S5778 [23MY]

———improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (see S. 1218), S6299 [9JN] (see H.R. 2835), H4354 [9JN]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. 286), S978 [3FE] (see S. Res. 8), S145 [24JA] (see H. Res. 132), H847 [1MR]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H.R. 133), H75 [4JA]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 89), S144 [24JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 91), S144 [24JA]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (see S. 1228), S6404 [13JN]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 15), S142 [24JA] (see S. 848), S3897 [19AP] (see H.R. 1681), H2148 [19AP]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 75), S144 [24JA]

———provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion by part-time students (see H.R. 1390), H1692 [17MR]

———provide access and equity in higher education (see H.R. 1293), H1506 [15MR]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (see S. 1183), S6154 [7JN]

———provide education to secondary school students about the importance of higher education (see S. 1526), S9284 [28JY]

———provide enhanced Pell Grants for State Scholars (see H.R. 511), H347 [2FE]

———provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity (see S. 1068), S5437 [18MY]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 2039), S13161 [17NO] (see H.R. 198), H77 [4JA]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 1431), S8559 [20JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 1430), S8558 [20JY] (see H.R. 127), H75 [4JA]

———provide loan forgiveness to encourage individuals to become and remain school administrators in low-income areas (see H.R. 4522), H11503 [13DE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 731), S3278 [6AP]

———provide tuition assistance to undergraduate students in exchange for the performance of national service (see H.R. 4459), H11219 [7DE]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 1277), H1416 [14MR]

———strengthen and expand scientific and technological education capabilities of associate-degree-granting colleges through partnerships with bachelor-degree-granting institutions (see H.R. 226), H135 [6JA]

———strengthen the compact between States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher learning to address the rising cost of college tuition (see H.R. 2739), H4142 [26MY]

Employment: require agreements with private for-profit organizations for the provision of work-study employment (see H.R. 1030), H847 [1MR]

Families and domestic relations: establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible institutions to establish pregnant and parenting student services offices (see S. 1966), S12447 [7NO] (see H.R. 4265), H10144 [9NO]

FarmHouse Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 207), H1895 [12AP]

Federal aid programs: ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible (see S. 754), S3413 [11AP] (see H.R. 1425), H1693 [17MR]

———simplify access to financial aid and access to information on college costs (see S. 1261), S6740 [16JN]

Financial institutions: impose a fee on holdings of student loans (see H.R. 4628), H12167 [17DE]

Fire prevention: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1196), S6225 [8JN] (see H.R. 2637), H4073 [25MY]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 128), H75 [4JA]

Fordham University: anniversary of School of Law (see H. Res. 442), H7949 [14SE]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1422), H1693 [17MR]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1983), S12607 [9NO]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching (see S. 1000), S4936 [11MY]

———require entering students who will reside in on-campus housing to have received meningococcal vaccinations (see H.R. 803), H628 [15FE]

Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 3569), H7559 [28JY]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 2949), H4655 [16JN] (see H.R. 2960), H4721 [17JN]

———amend and extend (see H.R. 609), H409 [8FE]

———amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (see S. 1287), S7070 [22JN] (see H.R. 3252), H5740 [12JY]

———assist homeless students in obtaining postsecondary education (see S. 1429), S8558 [20JY]

———clarify definition of a high need local educational agency and a Hispanic-serving institution, and eliminate the 2-year wait out period for certain grant recipients (see S. 1478), S8826 [25JY]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 509), H347 [2FE]

———enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 468), S1794 [28FE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 510), H347 [2FE]

———establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (see S. 1247), S6481 [14JN]

———exclude veterans education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill for purposes of determining need analysis for grants to college students (see H.R. 1206), H1264 [9MR]

———expand and extend the eligibility of Hispanic-serving institutions for assistance (see H.R. 3203), H5637 [11JY]

———expand college access and increase college persistence and simplify the process of applying for student assistance (see S. 1029), S5071 [12MY]

———expand eligibility requirement for certain aid programs to include predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 2931), H4654 [16JN]

———extend programs (see S. 1614), S9645 [6SE] (see H.R. 3784), H8087 [15SE] (see H.R. 4525), H11652 [14DE]

———improve higher education through expansion of Pell grants (see S. 697), S3200 [5AP]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 1089), H981 [3MR]

———improve teacher training and preparation programs (see S. 1364), S7820 [30JN]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 508), H347 [2FE]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 1338), H1621 [16MR]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 1029), H847 [1MR]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 132), H75 [4JA]

———simplify and improve the process of applying for student assistance (see S. 1030), S5071 [12MY]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 357), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 761), H582 [10FE]

Hurricanes: provide assistance to revitalize institutions of higher education affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4016), H8807 [7OC]

———provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1764), S10378 [22SE]

———provide higher education relief to individuals and institutions affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4490), H11327 [8DE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1683), S9931 [12SE]

———provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1715), S10119 [15SE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to the surviving spouses and parents of the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3802), H8087 [15SE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to the surviving spouses and parents of the victims who were Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita first responders (see H.R. 4074), H8918 [18OC]

Immigration: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (see S. 455), S1623 [17FE]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 2075), S13361 [18NO]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 1325), H1508 [15MR]

Institute of Medicine: identify constraints encountered by nursing schools in admitting and graduating a sufficient number of nurses to meet health care needs (see H.R. 2184), H3054 [5MY]

James Madison University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 45), S1116 [8FE] (see H. Res. 63), H353 [2FE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 115), H75 [4JA]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 1753), H2469 [21AP]

Minorities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (see S. 2160), S14316 [21DE] (see H.R. 2616), H3893 [24MY]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 221), S9285 [28JY] (see H. Res. 15), H79 [4JA]

National Defense University: award degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy (see H.R. 1490), H1844 [6AP]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 158), S6022 [26MY]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 371), S1344 [14FE]

National security: assure the safety of U.S. children in foreign-based and domestic institutions (see H.R. 1738), H2394 [20AP]

National Security Education Program: allow scholarship and fellowship recipients to work in a field of education if no Federal national security position is available (see H.R. 4630), H12167 [17DE]

———establish critical foreign language program (see H.R. 4629), H12167 [17DE]

NCAA: affirm commitment to discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of sporting events (see H. Res. 145), H1264 [9MR]

NSF: authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 4434), H11108 [6DE]

———establish a competitive grant program for institutions of higher education to enhance education and job training opportunities in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 2325), H3260 [12MY]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 432), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 921), H793 [17FE]

Prayers: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 3430), H6649 [26JY]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (see S. 676), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1282), H1416 [14MR]

Public welfare programs: permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 458), S1717 [18FE]

Research: promote research among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise in the informatics realm (see H.R. 4208), H9555 [2NO]

———provide clinical research support grants, clinical research infrastructure grants, and a demonstration program on partnerships in clinical research (see S. 1543), S9285 [28JY] (see H.R. 2124), H3052 [5MY] (see H.R. 2308), H3198 [11MY]

Science: facilitate development of science parks (see S. 1581), S9467 [29JY]

Securities: clarify the Permanent University Fund arbitrage exception and increase amount of securities and obligations benefiting from the exception (see S. 1474), S8746 [22JY]

———clarify the Permanent University Fund arbitrage exception and increase amount of securities and obligations benefiting from the exeption (see H.R. 2661), H4138 [26MY]

Sigma Chi Fraternity: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3768 [23MY]

Snyder, Bill: tribute (see S. Res. 329), S13362 [18NO]

Social Security: restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 4328), H10225 [15NO]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 913), S4397 [27AP]

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: authorize an agreement between the National Park Service and Massachusetts to preserve historical buildings on Springfield Technical Community College property (see H.R. 4376), H10909 [17NO]

Student loans: eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 1032), H847 [1MR]

Summitt, Patricia S. Head: tribute (see S. Res. 97), S3278 [6AP]

Taxation: allow a lump sum contribution to Coverdell education savings accounts whenever the contribution limit is increased (see H.R. 264), H137 [6JA]

———allow a tax credit for certain education and training expenses (see H.R. 4325), H10225 [15NO]

———allow legally separated individuals to exclude U.S. savings bond income from gross income if used to pay higher education expenses (see H.R. 3460), H6933 [27JY]

———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees and Armed Forces members on active duty under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 1255), S6740 [16JN]

———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1765), H2470 [21AP]

———exclude from gross income employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3585), H7559 [28JY]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 1380), H1691 [17MR]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see S. 1697), S10037 [14SE] (see H.R. 625), H410 [8FE]

———extend deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses and expand such deduction for certain science, technology, engineering, and math professionals who become certified teachers (see H.R. 4622), H12167 [17DE]

———extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4443), H11109 [6DE]

———make higher education more affordable through expansion of deduction for higher education expenses and a credit for interest on higher education loans (see S. 759), S3414 [11AP]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 1756), H2469 [21AP]

———make permanent the qualified tuition deduction (see H.R. 2564), H3892 [24MY]

———make qualified tuition programs permanent and allow a deduction for amounts contributed to such programs (see H.R. 2994), H4802 [20JN]

———modify limitation on deduction for college tuition and related expenses and make the deduction permanent (see H.R. 941), H794 [17FE]

———permanently extend the deduction for college tuition expenses and to expand such deduction to include expenses for books (see S. 1677), S9930 [12SE]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts and provide deduction for contributions to education savings accounts (see S. 76), S144 [24JA]

———provide a refundable credit for certain education expenses (see S. 575), S2383 [9MR]

———provide a tax credit for college textbook costs (see H.R. 495), H285 [1FE]

———provide a tax credit to businesses whose employees teach at community colleges (see H.R. 577), H351 [2FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 713), S3277 [6AP] (see H.R. 1532), H1850 [8AP] (see H.R. 1548), H1893 [12AP]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses (see H.R. 117), H75 [4JA]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses and interest on student loans (see H.R. 401), H234 [26JA]

———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 1033), H847 [1MR]

———simplify determination and deduction of interest on qualified education loans (see S. 1964), S12401 [4NO] (see H.R. 1766), H2470 [21AP] (see H.R. 2666), H4139 [26MY]

———treatment of student loan payments made by employers on behalf of employees (see H.R. 265), H137 [6JA]

Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act: make teacher loan forgiveness provisions permanent (see H.R. 367), H233 [26JA] (see H.R. 670), H412 [8FE]

Teach for America, Inc.: authorize appropriations (see S. 1367), S7820 [30JN]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2109), S13659 [15DE]

Texas Southern University: tribute to establishment of Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (see H. Res. 263), H3055 [5MY]

University of Arizona: provide funds to help establish the William H. Rehnquist Center at the James E. Rogers College of Law (see S. 2136), S13786 [16DE]

University of Denver: tribute to men's hockey team (see S. Res. 106), S3555 [13AP] (see H. Res. 237), H2550 [26AP]

University of Maryland: tribute to field hockey team (see H. Res. 607), H11654 [14DE]

———tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 606), H11654 [14DE]

University of Michigan: tribute to women's softball team (see S. Res. 175), S6741 [16JN] (see H. Res. 366), H6106 [19JY]

University of Minnesota: tribute to women's ice hockey team (see S. Res. 125), S4258 [26AP] (see H. Res. 238), H2550 [26AP]

University of Oklahoma: tribute to men's gymnastics team (see H. Res. 430), H7742 [7SE]

University of Southern California: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 12), S436 [25JA] (see H. Res. 34), H138 [6JA]

Veterans: ensure adequate and equitable education benefits under the Montgomery GI bill for active duty and selected Reserve members and include certain servicemembers previously excluded (see S. 2163), S14316 [21DE]

———expand and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents (see H.R. 4361), H10908 [17NO]

———expand and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans (see S. 2014), S12839 [15NO]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see H.R. 717), H522 [9FE]

———provide for payment of stipends to veterans who pursue doctoral degrees in science or technology (see H.R. 421), H235 [26JA]

Virginia Union University: tribute to men's basketball team (see S. Res. 102), S3414 [11AP]

Year of Study Abroad: designate (see S. Res. 308), S12682 [10NO]

Factsheets

Academic Bill of Rights, H321 [2FE]

Histories

Sigma Chi Fraternity Perspective, H4365 [13JN]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay restoration legislation: Mike Waugh, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S8959 [26JY]

———Roy A. Hoagland, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S8958 [26JY]

Deficit Reduction Act: David Ward, American Council of Education, S14082 [20DE]

District of Columbia Resident Tuition Assistance Program funding: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11644 [20OC]

Increase maximum amount of Pell Grant: David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S368 [24JA]

Montgomery GI Bill usage and improvement of educational benefits for veterans: Senators Kerry and Ensign, S11296 [7OC]

National Innovation Act: Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S13677 [15DE]

———TechNet (organization), S13676 [15DE]

Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H8365 [27SE]

———Representative Nussle, Committee on the Budget (House), H8365 [27SE]

New York, NY, school funding: Representative Owens, H3427 [17MY]

Research and development funding: Representative Wolf, H3045 [5MY]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S7364 [24JN]

U.S. Air Force Academy climate and culture for religious tolerance: Michael L. Dominguez, Sec. of the Air Force, H4759 [20JN]

Lists

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., interns, E1645 [27JY]

Famous members of Sigma Chi Fraternity, S7198 [22JN]

Gloucester County College and Gloucester County Institute of Technology GED program graduates, E1238 [15JN]

Major organizations supporting S. 2109, National Innovation Act, S13676 [15DE]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E136 [2FE]

Rutgers University President's Recognition Program Excellence in Service and Bridge Award recipients, E2225 [31OC]

Student Aid Alliance members, S368 [24JA]

Texas 3d Congressional District military academy nominees, E1243 [15JN]

Proclamations

Dr. Carl Kuttler, Jr. Day designation: Rick Baker, St. Petersburg, FL, Mayor, E256 [16FE]

Remarks in House

Abilene Christian University: anniversary, E2099 [17OC]

Alabama A&M University: tribute to men's basketball team, E437 [14MR]

American Association of University Women: tribute to Petaluma, CA, branch, E634 [13AP]

Appalachian State University: tribute to football team, H11477 [13DE], H12054, H12149, H12150 [17DE]

Armed Forces: ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education, H4019, H4020 [25MY]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (H.R. 772), H5608 [11JY]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 2365), E1393 [28JN]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H2885 [4MY]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), H291, H315-H325 [2FE], E173 [8FE]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (H. Res. 59), H310-H315 [2FE]

Armstrong Atlantic State University: tribute to women's tennis team, E2142 [20OC]

Associated Students of the University of Missouri: anniversary, E2271 [3NO]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congress to Campus Program, H3560, H3580 [19MY]

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa, H3440 [18MY]

Auburn University: tribute to War on Hunger campaign, E89 [26JA]

Augsburg College: tribute to wrestling team, E406 [10MR]

Austin, TX: question legality of district attorney office decision to dismiss charges against several corporate defendants in return for monetary contributions to LBJ School of Public Affairs, H3047 [5MY]

Averill, Donald F.: Association of California Community College Administrators Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award recipient, E377 [8MR]

Baylor University: tribute to women's basketball team, H1823, H1826 [6AP], E550 [5AP]

Bennett College: tribute, E450 [16MR]

Biggs, Allison: College of William and Mary Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship recipient, E2543 [15DE]

Booth, Robert: State University of New York System Distinguished Teaching Professor Award recipient, E1373 [28JN]

Bronx, NY: tribute to Bronx African-American History Project, E372 [7MR]

Brooklyn College: anniversary, E802 [27AP]

Budget: allocation of funds, H383-H398 [8FE], H2641-H2643 [27AP], H9017 [20OC], H9476 [2NO], H9558, H9559 [3NO], H9674 [4NO], H9946-H9948, H9954-H9960 [7NO], H9988, H9989, H10005-H10012 [8NO], H10117-H10124 [9NO], H10230, H10377-H10383 [16NO], H10507 [17NO], H12234-H12241 [18DE]

———increase research and development funding, H3045 [5MY]

Buster, Walter L.: California State University, Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development Noted Alumni Award recipient, E241 [15FE]

Canisius College: tribute to women's basketball team, E502 [17MR]

Cerritos College: anniversary, E2148 [20OC]

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program: tribute, E1548 [20JY]

Children and youth: improve the ability of foster care youths to attend and succeed in higher education, E953 [12MY]

Columbia State Community College: tribute to Tennessee Criminal Justice Language Academy, E725 [21AP]

Columbia University: tribute to Teachers College, E1724 [29JY]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.: tribute to interns, E1645 [27JY]

Contra Costa County, CA: tribute to Hitchhikers, Robotics Team 481, E766 [26AP]

Cruz, Ana M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year recipient, E2394 [17NO]

Cuba: prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H5495-H5497 [30JN]

Cunningham, Michelle: University of North Texas Latinos in the 21st Century Conference Outstanding Community Service Award recipient, E2494 [8DE]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 123), H1901 [13AP], E632 [13AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program funding, H4224, H4225 [8JN]

———Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program funding, H4224 [8JN]

Dept. of Defense: basic and applied research and development projects funding, H4737 [20JN]

———designate the Ike Skelton Early Commissioning Program Scholarship, H12208 [18DE]

Dept. of Education: establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3284), E1494 [15JY]

———extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 2132), H8111, H8112 [20SE]

———funding, H5060 [23JN]

———gifted and talented students education program funding, H5106, H5149 [24JN]

———National Youth Sports Program funding, H5036 [23JN]

———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3863), H8362-H8365 [27SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (H.R. 3668), H7763-H7766 [8SE], E1824 [13SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3169), H7688, H7692-H7695 [7SE], H8364 [27SE], E1793 [8SE], E1824 [13SE]

———require States providing in-State tuition discounts to illegal aliens to provide such discounts to out-of-State students, H5158 [24JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program to encourage minority students to study geology at historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions, H8775 [7OC]

———Nuclear Energy Research Initiative funding, H3866, H3867 [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: permit Dept. of Energy laboratories to partner with universities in competing for Centers of Excellence proposals, H3487 [18MY]

Dept. of State: work with educational and academic community to develop practices aimed at reversing negative perceptions of the U.S. held by foreign students, H6126 [20JY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain land in Washoe County, NV, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (S. 252), H7827, H7828 [13SE]

———extend authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University (H.R. 2100), E874 [4MY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (H.R. 2512), E1047 [20MY]

Dillman, Robert J.: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of the Year award recipient, E2245 [3NO]

Edamerica (business) and Edfinancial Services (business): tribute to Edscholar Scholarship Program, E2370 [16NO]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, H4988, H4989, H4990, H4991 [23JN], E1354 [24JN], E1373 [28JN]

———authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 4596), E2577 [17DE]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (H.R. 2858), E1190 [9JN]

———funding, H635 [16FE], H722 [17FE], H3098 [10MY], H5030, H5031, H5032, H5036 [23JN], H5156, H5157, H5158 [24JN], H8968, H8975 [19OC], H10122 [9NO], H10378 [16NO], H10506, H10521, H10524, H10527 [17NO], H11513, H11514 [14DE], H12261, H12267 [18DE]

———improve college access and opportunity by reforming Pell Grants and student loan programs (H.R. 507), H4176-H4179 [7JN]

———improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (H.R. 2835), E1193 [9JN]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, H356 [8FE], H2538 [26AP], H5118, H5119 [24JN]

———national policy to improve system, H722 [17FE], H3421-H3428 [17MY], H3899 [25MY], H4123 [26MY], H4491 [15JN], H4715, H4716 [17JN]

———student financial aid programs, H1631 [17MR]

———student financial aid programs funding, H369 [8FE], H1608 [16MR], H4995, H4997, H5035 [23JN], H9017 [20OC], H9476 [2NO], H9558 [3NO], H10044, H10048 [9NO], H10627, H10630, H10631, H10632, H10641, H10642 [17NO], H11075 [6DE], H12237 [18DE], E2483 [8DE]

———student loan programs, H10631, H10632 [17NO]

———student loan programs funding, H2640 [27AP], H11961 [16DE]

———tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program, E233 [15FE]

Elmira College: anniversary, H8710 [6OC]

Erskine College: tribute, H143 [25JA]

Fairleigh Dickinson University: tribute to men's basketball team, E447 [16MR]

FarmHouse Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 207), H4808-H4810 [21JN]

Florida Memorial University: tribute, E457 [16MR]

Fort Lewis College: tribute to men's soccer team, E2491 [8DE]

———tribute to winter graduates, E133 [2FE]

Gaston, Rutherford, Sr. (Bud): California State University, Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development Noted Alumni Award recipient, E240 [15FE]

George Mason University: anniversary of School of Information Technology and Engineering, E2276 [4NO]

Gerace, Marilyn: Buffalo State College Morgan Graduate Award recipient, E1314 [22JN]

Gloucester County, NJ: tribute to Gloucester County College and Gloucester County Institute of Technology GED program graduates, E1238 [15JN]

Guilford College: tribute to men's basketball team, H356 [8FE]

———tribute to men's golf team, E1422 [1JY]

Halladay, Jette: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Tennessee Professor of the Year recipient, E2376 [16NO]

Head Start Program: permit Head Start centers to recruit and train college students as reading mentors for preschool children, H8304, H8305 [22SE]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, H176 [25JA], H5032 [23JN]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 609), H8113, H8114 [20SE], H8363, H8364 [27SE], E1977 [28SE]

———amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (H.R. 3252), E1472 [12JY]

———extend programs (H.R. 3784), H8112-H8115 [20SE], E1977 [28SE]

———extend programs (H.R. 4525), H12128, H12129 [17DE]

———improve higher education through expansion of Pell grants, H10519, H10523 [17NO]

Hopkinsville Community College: anniversary, E668 [15AP]

Hostos Community College: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, E547 [5AP]

Howard University: tribute to School of Law mock trial team, E800 [27AP]

Illinois: agricultural research laboratories funding, H4207 [8JN]

Immigration: discontinue practice of allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-State tuition, H5779 [13JY]

Indiana University Northwest: tribute to Leadership Development Program graduating class, E145 [2FE]

Inman, Jennifer Stelmach: Western Kentucky University Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E2599 [17DE]

James Madison University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 63), E141 [2FE]

Johns Hopkins University: tribute to men's lacrosse team, E1168 [8JN]

Kansas City Kansas Community College: tribute to debate team, E867 [4MY]

Kee, Ed: University of Delaware Ratledge Family Award recipient, E2345 [15NO]

Kesten, Philip R.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education California Professor of the Year recipient, E2375 [16NO]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 115), E13 [4JA]

Marshall University: tribute to campus organizations for fundraising efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E1845 [14SE]

Martin Methodist College: tribute to soccer team, E2581 [17DE]

Mehas, Pete: California State University, Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development Noted Alumni Award recipient, E238 [15FE]

Merritt College: anniversary, E893 [5MY]

Minorities: minority education in cyberscience and research development program funding, H3450 [18MY]

Moir, Ellen: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1952 [27SE]

Montgomery College: anniversary, E1722 [29JY]

NASA: establish minority institutions pilot program to expand advanced research opportunities, H6363-H6365 [22JY]

———historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions funding under NASA education programs, H6361-H6363 [22JY]

Nashville, TN: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities, E292 [18FE]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 15), H8656, H8658 [6OC]

National Defense University: award degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy (H.R. 1490), H4147 [7JN]

National objectives: increase research and development funding to improve U.S. innovation, H3292 [16MY], H8833 [17OC]

NCAA: affirm commitment to discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of sporting events (H. Res. 145), H1605 [16MR]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E135 [2FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology, E543 [5AP]

Niagara University: tribute to men's basketball team, E389 [9MR]

NSF: Advanced Technological Education Program funding, H8210-H8212 [21SE]

———authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (H.R. 4434), E2443 [6DE]

———ensure minority-serving colleges and universities have access to the Advanced Technological Education Program, H8207, H8208 [21SE]

Oakland Community College: anniversary, E613 [12AP], E665 [15AP]

Oakley, Millard: Volunteer State Community College Friend of the Year award recipient, E1039 [20MY]

Palmquist, Bruce: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington Professor of the Year recipient, E2407 [18NO]

Paris Junior College: tribute to men's basketball team, E766 [26AP]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Fayette Campus, E1848 [14SE]

Polytechnic University: anniversary, E1974 [28SE]

Red Bank, NJ: anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Zeta Epsilon Lambda alumni chapter, E2235 [1NO]

Research: provide clinical research support grants, clinical research infrastructure grants, and a demonstration program on partnerships in clinical research (H.R. 2124), H3043 [5MY], E899 [5MY]

Roberge, Lawrence F.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Connecticut Professor of the Year recipient, E2430 [18NO]

Rutgers University: tribute to President's Recognition Program Excellence in Service and Bridge Award recipients, E2225 [31OC]

San Joaquin Valley College: anniversary, E1993 [29SE]

San Jose State University: anniversary of Justice Studies Dept., E2034 [6OC]

Schilling, W.A. Hayden: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E2436 [18NO]

Science: improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, E1595 [25JY]

Siadat, M. Vali: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Illinois Professor of the Year recipient, E2392 [17NO]

Sigma Chi Fraternity: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 163), H4364-H4366 [13JN]

Smith, Kyle D.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Guam Professor of the Year recipient, E2387 [17NO]

Southwest Missouri State University: anniversary, E318 [1MR]

Sports: tribute to Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic, E2078 [7OC]

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: authorize an agreement between the National Park Service and Massachusetts to preserve historical buildings on Springfield Technical Community College property (H.R. 4376), E2402 [18NO]

St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing: anniversary, E1759 [6SE]

St. Mary's College of Maryland: tribute, H8628 [29SE]

Stanton, Maureen: University of California, Davis Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement award recipient, E1141 [7JN]

Storm, Bruce E.: Southern Connecticut State University Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Educational Leader of the Year award recipient, E1148 [7JN]

Taxation: provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (H.R. 1532), E597 [8AP]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses and interest on student loans (H.R. 401), E90 [26JA]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses (H.R. 117), E14, E17 [4JA]

Technical Vocational Institute Community College: anniversary of Service Learning Program, E778 [27AP]

Texas: tribute to military academy nominees from the 3d Congressional District, E1243 [15JN]

Texas State University: tribute to football team, E2554 [15DE]

Trinity Valley Community College: tribute to cheerleading team, E819 [28AP]

Troy University: unification of campuses, E1578 [22JY]

U.S. Air Force Academy: address issue of religious discrimination, H3266 [16MY], H3908 [25MY], H4193 [8JN]

———ensure a positive climate of religious freedom and tolerance, H4759-H4767 [20JN]

UNITE HERE International Union: anniversary of Local 34 Federation of University Employees, E1303 [21JN]

University of California, Los Angeles: tribute to the Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing, E2572 [17DE]

University of California, Merced: campus opening, E1816 [12SE]

University of California, San Francisco, Fresno: tribute to Fresno, CA, Medical Education and Research Center opening, E675 [18AP]

University of California, Santa Barbara: tribute to men's soccer team, E352 [3MR]

University of Colorado: tribute to solar decathlon team, E2137 [20OC]

University of Delaware: anniversary of Academy of Lifelong Learning, E962 [13MY]

University of Florida: tribute to men's and women's tennis teams, E865 [4MY]

———tribute to men's basketball team, H1512 [16MR]

University of Illinois: tribute, E733 [22AP]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: tribute to marching band, E2439 [6DE]

———tribute to men's basketball team, E535 [5AP]

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: tribute to Solar Decathlon Team, E1965 [28SE]

University of Michigan: tribute to women's softball team, E1192 [9JN]

University of New Mexico: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, E441 [14MR]

———tribute to men's soccer team, E2491 [8DE]

University of New Mexico, Los Alamos: anniversary, E1834 [13SE]

University of North Carolina: tribute to men's basketball team, H1787, H1788 [6AP]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team, H11190 [7DE]

University of Texas: tribute to baseball team, H5180 [27JN], E1514 [18JY]

———tribute to football team, E18 [4JA]

———tribute to Southwestern Medical School biomedical research program, H3064 [10MY]

University of the Incarnate Word: anniversary, E2486 [8DE]

University of the South: tribute, E672 [15AP]

University of Vermont: tribute to men's basketball team, E538 [5AP]

University of Washington: tribute to women's volleyball team, E2626 [19DE]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: tribute to baseball team, E1240 [15JN]

———tribute to Symphonic Wind Ensemble invitation to the Royal Northern College of Music International Festival of Winds, E2234 [1NO]

Virginia Union University: tribute to men's basketball team, E567 [7AP]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: allow States to use funds to facilitate transition of vocational and career education students into baccalaureate degree programs, H2913, H2914 [4MY]

Vukelich, Carol: University of Delaware Ratledge Family Award recipient, E2356 [15NO]

Weatherly, Charles E.: Mississippi State University Alumni Association National Alumnus of the Year award recipient, E492 [17MR]

West Virginia: tribute to 2d Congressional District service academy nominees, E329 [2MR]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: tribute to the Council of College Presidents, E1143 [7JN]

Witten, Richard: Columbia University Alexander Hamilton Medal recipient, E2389 [17NO]

Young America Foundation: tribute, E1515 [18JY]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H6176 [20JY]

Remarks in Senate

Albuquerque Vocational Technical Institute: anniversary, S7811 [30JN]

Alcoholic beverages: award grants to eligible entities to reduce the rate of underage alcohol use and binge drinking (S. 1436), S8563 [20JY]

Appalachian State University: tribute to football team, S13745 [16DE]

Armed Forces: repeal time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (S. 1162), S6102 [6JN]

———require a report on Montgomery GI Bill usage and how to improve educational benefits for veterans, S11295 [7OC]

Associated Students of the University of Missouri: anniversary, S12075 [31OC]

Auburn University: tribute to football team, S1196 [9FE]

Baylor University: tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 103), S3438 [11AP]

Boise State University: tribute to debate and speech team, S3141 [4AP]

Bradley University: Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week award recipient, S10185 [19SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S9712-S9715 [7SE], S13435 [12DE]

Campbellsville University: Kresge Foundation challenge grant recipient, S647 [31JA]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S430 [25JA], S13963 [17DE], S14165 [20DE]

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: anniversary of men's basketball tournament, S1860 [1MR]

Chesapeake Bay: establish the Dept. of Education Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education and Training Grant Pilot Program (S. 1492), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

China, People's Republic of: U.S. education and economic policy to address economic competition, S7390-S7393 [24JN], S7414-S7417 [27JN]

College of St. Catherine: anniversary, S99 [20JA], S3274 [6AP]

Colorado State University: allow lease of land from the Agricultural Research Service, S10214 [20SE]

Dakota State University: tribute to information assurance program, S4014 [20AP]

Dept. of Defense: University Research Initiatives Program funding, S8939 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: establish a grant program to collaborate with low-income schools to recruit students to pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in education (S. 1435), S8563 [20JY]

———establish a grant program to improve schools of education (S. 1433), S8563 [20JY]

———extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 2132), S10520 [27SE]

———improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (S. 725), S3295 [6AP]

———Mathematics and Science Partnership program funding, S11991, S11992 [27OC]

———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3863), S10809 [30SE]

———provide grants to teacher preparation programs to award scholarships for teachers to receive a graduate level degree (S. 1434), S8563 [20JY]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (H.R. 3668), S10149 [15SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3169), S10149 [15SE]

———reauthorize Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (S. 1267), S6763 [16JN]

———rebate amount of Pell Grant aid lost as a result of updates to the tables for State and other taxes used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology (S. 1249), S6660, S6661 [15JN]

———revise regulations for student loan payment deferment for borrowers who are in postgraduate medical or dental internship, residency, or fellowship programs (S. 1246), S6492 [14JN]

———Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunities Program funding, S11814 [25OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish grants and advisory board for U.S.-Israeli joint ventures on alternative/renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (S. 1862), S11766 [24OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Nurse Faculty Education Program to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurse faculty (S. 1575), S9496 [29JY]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 285), S9056 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for coordination and use of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (S. 1986), S12615 [9NO]

Dept. of Labor: Community-Based Job Training Grants funding, S11901 [26OC], S11992 [27OC]

Dept. of State: work with educational and academic community to develop practices aimed at reversing negative perceptions of the U.S. held by foreign students, S12679 [10NO]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain land in Washoe County, NV, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (S. 252), S766 [1FE], S9039 [26JY]

———extend authorization to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University (S. 1552), S13936 [16DE]

Disasters: establish scholarship fund for victims of the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S1362 [15FE]

District of Columbia: District of Columbia Resident Tuition Assistance Program funding, S11643-S11645 [20OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (S. 1112), S5854 [24MY]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S6907 [21JN]

———build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies (S. 379), S1419 [15FE]

———Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

———encourage young women to pursue careers and higher education degrees in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology, S91 [20JA]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (S. 1204), S6235 [8JN]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 92), S259 [24JA]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (S. 1209), S6304 [9JN]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 1432), S8563 [20JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 117), S301, S302 [24JA]

———funding, S96 [20JA], S2615-S2618, S2622-S2628 [14MR], S2901-S2903, S2925 [17MR], S4494-S4496 [28AP], S14285, S14287 [21DE]

———improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (S. 1376), S7991 [11JY]

———improve international and foreign language studies (S. 1105), S5788 [23MY]

———improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (S. 1218), S6294, S6322 [9JN]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S13536 [14DE], S13603, S13633 [15DE], S14160 [20DE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (S. 286), S986 [3FE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (S. Res. 8), S367 [24JA], S2902 [17MR]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, S11786-S11791, S11793 [25OC], S11909 [26OC]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 89), S257 [24JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 91), S258 [24JA]

———national policy to improve system, S86-S95 [20JA]

———national policy to improve system (S. 15), S111, S127, S130 [24JA], S546 [26JA]

———national policy to improve system (S. 848), S3957 [19AP], S4038 [20AP]

———Pell Grant budget allocation adjustment, S13562 [14DE]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (S. 75), S250 [24JA]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages, S12316 [3NO]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (S. 1183), S6165 [7JN]

———provide education to secondary school students about the importance of higher education (S. 1526), S9292 [28JY]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (S. 2039), S13163-S13165 [17NO]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 1431), S8563 [20JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 1430), S8563 [20JY]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 731), S3314 [6AP]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S91, S93 [20JA]

———SMART grant program funding, S12049 [28OC], S14073, S14083, S14084 [20DE]

———student financial aid programs funding, S14148 [20DE]

———student loan programs, S6133 [7JN], S14119, S14148 [20DE]

Federal aid programs: simplify access to financial aid and access to information on college costs (S. 1261), S6748-S6751 [16JN]

Fire prevention: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (S. 1196), S6228 [8JN]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lamda, Inc.: tribute, S1048 [7FE]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team, S13652 [15DE]

Haskell Indian Nations University: funding, S7591 [29JN]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, S4217-S4219 [25AP], S4254 [26AP]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (S. 1983), S12614 [9NO]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching, S3121 [4AP]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching (S. 1000), S4941 [11MY]

Higher Education Act: amend definition of independent student for purposes of need analysis to include older adopted students (S. 1287), S7073 [22JN]

———assist homeless students in obtaining postsecondary education (S. 1429), S8560-S8562 [20JY]

———clarify definition of a high need local educational agency and a Hispanic-serving institution, and eliminate the 2-year wait out period for certain grant recipients (S. 1478), S8828 [25JY]

———enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 468), S1796 [28FE]

———establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (S. 1247), S6492 [14JN]

———expand college access and increase college persistence and simplify the process of applying for student assistance (S. 1029), S5160 [12MY]

———extend, S12094 [1NO]

———extend programs (H.R. 3784), S10289 [21SE], S10460 [26SE]

———extend programs (S. 1614), S9648, S9691 [6SE], S9815 [8SE]

———improve higher education through expansion of Pell grants (S. 697), S3205 [5AP]

———improve teacher training and preparation programs (S. 1364), S7858 [30JN]

———simplify and improve the process of applying for student assistance (S. 1030), S5160 [12MY]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 357), S1285-S1287 [10FE]

Housing: prohibit funding to provide section 8 housing voucher assistance to certain students at institutions of higher education, S11549 [19OC]

Hurricanes: provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1764), S10387, S10388 [22SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina, S10060 [15SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1683), S9941 [12SE], S9995 [13SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina through school vouchers, S10207-S10209 [20SE]

———provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1715), S10128, S10147 [15SE]

Illinois: basin coal research and development funding, S7460 [28JN]

Immigration: improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (S. 455), S1673-S1676 [17FE]

———promote economic competition through policy reforms, S12934-S12936 [16NO]

James Madison University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 45), S1143 [8FE]

Kentucky Community and Technical College System: tribute to students and campus organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S12444 [7NO]

Michigan State University: anniversary, S13157 [17NO]

Middlebury College: tribute to men's ice hockey team, S3142 [4AP]

———tribute to women's ice hockey team, S3142 [4AP]

Minorities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (S. 2160), S14321, S14322 [21DE]

National Campus Safety Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 221), S10055 [14SE]

National Defense University: award degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy, S8542, S8543 [20JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 158), S9200 [27JY]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 371), S1346 [14FE]

———priority assignments, S10178-S10181 [19SE], S13469 [13DE]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps, S8207 [13JY]

———strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages, S8207 [13JY]

Native Americans: tribal colleges and universities funding, S7364 [24JN]

New England Board of Higher Education: anniversary, S1602 [17FE]

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: Princeton Review, Inc., designation as ``best value'' college, S3895 [19AP]

New Mexico Junior College: tribute to baseball team, S6650 [15JN], S9982 [13SE]

Northeast States Forestry Research Cooperative: funding, S7590 [29JN]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's softball team, S6401 [13JN]

Northern State University: tribute to marching band, S28 [4JA]

Northwestern University: tribute to women's lacrosse team, S6402 [13JN]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 432), S1652 [17FE], S7941 [1JY]

Pack, Daniel J.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year recipient, S13156 [17NO]

Palombi, Peggy Shadduck: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year recipient, S13156 [17NO]

Prayers: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities, S12561-S12568 [9NO]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (S. 676), S3056 [17MR]

Public welfare programs: permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 458), S1719 [18FE]

Rhode Island School of Design: tribute to Solar Decathlon Team, S11303 [7OC]

Rocky Mountain College: tribute to men's ski team, S2732 [15MR]

Roulier, Scott M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Arkansas Professor of the Year recipient, S12836 [15NO]

Scarborough, Norman: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education South Carolina Professor of the Year recipient, S13446 [12DE]

Science: facilitate development of science parks (S. 1581), S9500 [29JY]

———improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, S11345 [17OC]

Sigma Chi Fraternity: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 163), S7198 [22JN]

Snyder, Bill: tribute (S. Res. 329), S13401 [18NO]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 913), S4401-S4403 [27AP]

Southwest Missouri State University: anniversary, S1113 [8FE]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: funding, S7591 [29JN]

Sports: tribute to NCAA Men's College World Series, S6727 [16JN]

Summitt, Patricia S. Head: tribute (S. Res. 97), S3238, S3239 [6AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees and Armed Forces members on active duty under Federal student loan repayment programs (S. 1255), S6742 [16JN]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (S. 1697), S10039 [14SE]

———increase the Hope Scholarship Credit, S2931 [17MR]

———make higher education more affordable through expansion of deduction for higher education expenses and a credit for interest on higher education loans (S. 759), S7939 [1JY]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts and provide deduction for contributions to education savings accounts (S. 76), S250 [24JA]

———provide a refundable credit for certain education expenses (S. 575), S2391 [9MR]

———simplify determination and deduction of interest on qualified education loans (S. 1964), S12406 [4NO]

Teach for America, Inc.: authorize appropriations (S. 1367), S7865-S7867 [30JN]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (S. 2109), S13663, S13670-S13673 [15DE]

———nanosensor development for chemical and radiological warfare agents funding, S7795 [30JN]

U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary, S9151 [27JY], S13343 [18NO]

University of Alaska: funding, S12940 [16NO]

University of Arkansas: tribute to track and field team, S2990 [17MR]

University of California, Merced: campus opening, S9824 [8SE]

University of Colorado: tribute to solar decathlon team, S11474 [18OC]

University of Denver: tribute to men's hockey team (S. Res. 106), S3605, S3606 [13AP]

University of Hawaii: flood damage repair funding, S3975, S3976 [20AP]

University of Kentucky: College of Pharmacy recipient of American Pharmacists Association Pinnacle Award, S6469 [14JN]

University of Louisville: tribute to Society of Physics Students chapter, S13157 [17NO]

University of Miami: Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) funding, S10073 [15SE]

———Marine Life Science Building funding, S10073, S10074 [15SE]

University of Michigan: tribute to women's softball team (S. Res. 175), S6780 [16JN]

University of Minnesota: tribute to women's ice hockey team (S. Res. 125), S4348 [26AP]

University of Montana: tribute to men's and women's basketball teams, S2728 [15MR]

University of Nebraska at Omaha: tribute to women's soccer team, S14054 [19DE]

University of North Dakota: anniversary of School of Medicine and Health Sciences, S10035 [14SE]

University of Northern Colorado: Kenneth W. Monthort College of Business recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, S8211 [13JY]

University of Northern Iowa: tribute to football team, S13744 [16DE]

University of Southern California: tribute to football team (S. Res. 12), S505, S506 [25JA]

University of Washington: tribute to women's volleyball team, S14177 [20DE]

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: tribute to men's basketball team, S3411 [11AP]

Veterans: ensure adequate and equitable education benefits under the Montgomery GI bill for active duty and selected Reserve members and include certain servicemembers previously excluded (S. 2163), S14326 [21DE]

Virginia Union University: tribute to men's basketball team (S. Res. 102), S3437 [11AP]

von Dassanowskuy, Robert: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year award recipient, S28 [4JA]

West Kentucky Community and Technical College: Community College Futures Assembly Bellwether Award finalist, S1257 [10FE]

Wieman, Carl: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research University Professor of the Year award recipient, S28 [4JA]

Year of Study Abroad: designate (S. Res. 308), S12708 [10NO]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H3561-H3579 [19MY]

Rising Above the Gathering Storm: National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, S11346-S11349 [17OC]

Reports filed

Award Scholarships To Recruit and Prepare Students for Careers in the National Weather Service and NOAA Marine Research, Atmospheric Research, and Satellite Programs: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2364) (H. Rept. 109-151), H5100 [23JN]

Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research (CHEER) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 109-66), S4936 [11MY]

College Access and Opportunity Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 609) (H. Rept. 109-231), H8340 [22SE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 36, Support Equal Access for Military Recruiters to Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 59) (H. Rept. 109-2), H283 [1FE]

Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 252) (S. Rept. 109-38), S2644 [14MR]

Dept. of the Interior Authorization To Release Conditions Contained in a Patent Concerning Certain Land Conveyed to Eastern Washington University: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1552) (S. Rept. 109-195), S13450 [12DE]

Higher Education Act Program Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1614), S13160 [17NO]

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 109-94), S7428 [27JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 921) (H. Rept. 109-211), H7556 [28JY]

Tribal Colleges and Universities Faculty Loan Forgiveness Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 731) (S. Rept. 109-205), S13451 [12DE]

Statements

Bush Administration Budget Proposal: Congressional Black Caucus, H386 [8FE]

Expand Applicability of Laws Preventing Governmental Discrimination Against Health Care Entities Who Refuse To Perform or Provide Training in Performing Abortions: Senator Boxer, S4221-S4223 [25AP]

National Innovation Act: Association of American Universities, S13677 [15DE]

Tribute to Marie V. McDemmond: Virginia's Congressional Delegation, E853 [3MY]

Summaries

Higher Education Simplification and Deregulation Act (S. 1261), S6751 [16JN]

National Innovation Act (S. 2109), S13675 [15DE]

Tables

Budget revisions for Pell Grant program, S13563 [14DE]

Employed U.S. scientists and engineers, H6362 [22JY]

Estimated change in campus-based aid funding, H8363 [27SE]

Higher education—trends in State spending and tuition increases, S10180 [19SE]

Median annual salaries of U.S. individuals in science and engineering occupations, H6361 [22JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H315 [2FE]

H. Con. Res. 163, Sigma Chi Fraternity anniversary, H4364 [13JN]

H. Res. 15, support goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month, H8656 [6OC]

H. Res. 59, consideration of H. Con. Res. 36, support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H310 [2FE]

H. Res. 207, FarmHouse Fraternity, Inc. anniversary, H4808 [21JN]

H.R. 1490, National Defense University awarding of degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy, H4147 [7JN]

H.R. 2132, extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency, H8111 [20SE]

H.R. 3169, Pell Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act, H7692 [7SE]

H.R. 3668, Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act, H7763 [8SE]

H.R. 3784, Higher Education Extension Act, H8112 [20SE]

H.R. 3863, Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness Act, H8362 [27SE]

H.R. 4525, Second Higher Education Extension Act, H12128 [17DE]

S. 15, Quality Education for All Act, S174-S183 [24JA]

S. 75, Education Savings for Students Act, S251 [24JA]

S. 76, College Savings Act, S251-S253 [24JA]

S. 89, Strengthen the Public Health Service Act, S257 [24JA]

S. 91, Strengthen Social Work Training Act, S259 [24JA]

S. 92, Psychologists in the Service of the Public Act, S259 [24JA]

S. 117, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S301 [24JA]

S. 252, Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act, S766 [1FE], S9039 [26JY], H7827 [13SE]

S. 285, Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research (CHEER) Act, S9056 [26JY]

S. 286, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S987 [3FE]

S. 357, Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions Act, S1286 [10FE]

S. 379, build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies, S1420 [15FE]

S. 432, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act, S7942 [1JY]

S. 455, American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now (ACTION) Act, S1673-S1675 [17FE]

S. 575, Educational Opportunity for All Act, S2391 [9MR]

S. 697, Higher Education Opportunity Through Pell Grant Expansion Act, S3205 [5AP]

S. 725, Dept. of Education Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) improvement, S3296 [6AP]

S. 754, Student Aid Reward Act, S3430 [11AP]

S. 759, Make College Affordable Act, S3432 [11AP]

S. 913, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S4401 [27AP]

S. 1000, Palliative Care Training Act, S4944 [11MY]

S. 1023, Digital Opportunity Investment Trust Act, S5156 [12MY]

S. 1029, Accessing College Through Comprehensive Early Outreach and State Partnerships Act, S5161-S5163 [12MY]

S. 1030, Financial Aid Form Simplification and Access Act, S5163-S5168 [12MY]

S. 1183, 21st Century Federal Pell Grant Plus Act, S6166 [7JN]

S. 1196, Campus Fire Safety Right-To-Know Act, S6229 [8JN]

S. 1204, Getting Results for Advanced Degrees Act, S6235-S6238 [8JN]

S. 1209, Higher Education for Freedom Act, S6304 [9JN]

S. 1218, Teacher Excellence for All Children Act, S6323-S6331 [9JN]

S. 1246, Medical Education Affordability Act, S6492 [14JN]

S. 1247, Youth Service Scholarship Act, S6493 [14JN]

S. 1249, Student Fairness Act, S6661 [15JN]

S. 1255, Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service Act, S6742 [16JN]

S. 1267, Gearing Up for Academic Success Act, S6764-S6766 [16JN]

S. 1287, Fostering Adoption To Further Student Achievement Act, S7073 [22JN]

S. 1364, Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Education Professionals Act, S7859-S7865 [30JN]

S. 1429, Improving Access to Education for Students Who Are Homeless or in Foster Care Act, S8560-S8562 [20JY]

S. 1478, Improving Educational Opportunities for All Act, S8829 [25JY]

S. 1492, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S8955 [26JY]

S. 1552, Dept. of the Interior authorization extension to release certain conditions contained in a patent concerning certain land conveyed by the U.S. to Eastern Washington University, S13936 [16DE]

S. 1575, Nurse Faculty Education Act, S9496 [29JY]

S. 1581, Science Park Administration Act, S9500-S9505 [29JY]

S. 1614, Higher Education Act programs extension, S9649-S9690 [6SE]

S. 1715, provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina, S10123-S10128 [15SE]

S. 1764, provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina, S10388 [22SE]

S. 1983, Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, S12615 [9NO]

S. 2039, Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act, S13165 [17NO]

S. 2075, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, S13386-S13388 [18NO]

S. 2109, National Innovation Act, S13664-S13670 [15DE]

S. 2163, Armed Forces Education Benefits Improvement Act, S14327 [21DE]

S. Res. 8, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S367 [24JA]

S. Res. 12, tribute to University of Southern California football team, S503, S506 [25JA]

S. Res. 45, tribute to James Madison University football team, S1140, S1143 [8FE]

S. Res. 97, tribute to Patricia S. Head Summitt, S3238, S3316 [6AP]

S. Res. 102, tribute to Virginia Union University men's basketball team, S3434, S3438 [11AP]

S. Res. 103, tribute to Baylor University women's basketball team, S3434, S3438 [11AP]

S. Res. 106, tribute to University of Denver men's hockey team, S3566, S3606 [13AP]

S. Res. 125, tribute to University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team, S4265, S4349 [26AP]

S. Res. 158, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S6058 [26MY], S9200 [27JY]

S. Res. 175, tribute to University of Michigan women's softball team, S6768, S6781 [16JN]

S. Res. 221, support goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month, S9308 [28JY], S10055 [14SE]

S. Res. 224, Campus Fire Safety Month, S9537 [29JY]

S. Res. 308, Year of Study Abroad, S12694, S12709 [10NO]

S. Res. 329, tribute to Bill Snyder, S13400 [18NO]

S. Res. 346, tribute to Appalachian State University football team, S14336 [21DE]

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Foster-Care System Often Ends Up Hurting the Kids It Was Designed To Protect: Minnesota Public Radio, E953 [12MY]