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S.Res. 608 · 109th Congress

A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 years of educational…

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A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2006

Recognizes, on its 20th anniversary, the national role of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and champion for Hispanic higher education.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 16, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes, on its 20th anniversary, the national role of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and champion for Hispanic higher education.

Applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for providing quality educational opportunities for all Hispanic and other students attending their institutions.

Urges those providing and supporting Hispanic higher education to continue to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students who might not otherwise pursue higher education.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Latest action (Nov 16, 2006): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11100)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 29, 2006

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.