Public Law 109-238 · H.R. 5603 · Became law

Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2006

Official title: “To temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on June 23, 2006. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on June 30, 2006.

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