United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1440 (105th)
To require the Department of Education to provide links to databases of information concerning scholarships and fellowships.
Introduced
24 April 1997
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
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Summary
Directs the Department of Education to modify its public information Internet site to include direct links to free databases of information concerning scholarships, fellowships, and other student financial aid. Requires the Department to: (1) obtain prior verification from the Federal Trade Commission that such databases are not being used in furtherance of any fraudulent or deceptive practice; (2) display a disclaimer and warning with such links; and (3) provide additional direct links to information resources about fraudulent and deceptive practices in the provision of services related to student financial aid.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 24 April 1997
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Introduced in House · EN · 24 April 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 24 April 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1440
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/1440