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To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories, and for other purposes. 9/23/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive demonstration grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs), fraternities, and sororities for up to half the cost of installing fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in student housing and dormitories owned or controlled by such entities. Gives grant priority to applicants that demonstrate the greatest financial need. Reserves the following portions of grant funds made available for each fiscal year: (1) at least 10% for [...] show full description
- 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 09/24/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 09/23/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8658-8659)
- 09/23/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 51 (Roll no. 627). (text: CR H8659)
- 09/23/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
show all actions- 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 09/24/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 09/23/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8658-8659)
- 09/23/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 51 (Roll no. 627). (text: CR H8659)
- 09/23/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/23/2008 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 09/22/2008 - Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 09/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8528-8530; text of measure as introduced: CR H8528)
- 09/22/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 642.
- 09/22/2008 - CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Clyburn asked unanimous consent that he be considered the first sponsor of H.R. 642 for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprints pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 09/22/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 09/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8528-8530)
- 09/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10786)
- 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
- 01/23/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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