Expressing support for the District of Columbia school scholarship program.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Mar 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
This congressional resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the District of Columbia's Opportunity Scholarship Program should continue after the 2009-2010 school year. The program, established in 2004, provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to approximately 1,700 disadvantaged children in Washington, D.C. These funds are intended to cover tuition, fees, and transportation for students attending private schools.
The resolution specifically aims to support the program without reducing its benefits. It references that over 7,000 students have applied and 3,000 scholarships have been awarded since its inception. The bill also notes a provision in the fiscal year 2009 appropriations bill that could terminate the program after the 2009-2010 academic year unless reauthorized by Congress and approved by the D.C. government.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would convey Congress's opinion but would not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States to continue the District of Columbia's Opportunity Scholarship Program after school year 2009-2010 without reduction in the benefits it provides.
Timeline
10 Mar 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 70 do?
- This congressional resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the District of Columbia's Opportunity Scholarship Program should continue after the 2009-2010 school year. The program, established in 2004, provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to approximately 1,700 disadvantaged children in Washington, D.C. These funds are intended to cover tuition, fees, and transportation for students attending private schools. The resolution specifically aims to support the program without reducing its benefits. It references that over 7,000 students have applied and 3,000 scholarships have been awarded since its inception. The bill also notes a provision in the fiscal year 2009 appropriations bill that could terminate the program after the 2009-2010 academic year unless reauthorized by Congress and approved by the D.C. government. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would convey Congress's opinion but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 70 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 70. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 70?
- H.Con.Res. 70 was sponsored by Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (R-NJ), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 70?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (10 Mar 2009).
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