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S. 1455 (106th)

College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 July 1999

Last action

1 November 2000 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-420.

Sponsors

Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit, and provide for enhanced penalties for, fraud in connection with obtaining or providing any scholarship, grant, loan, tuition, discount, award, or other financial assistance for purposes of financing an education at an institution of higher education. Excludes debts in connection with such fraud from permissible exemptions of property from estates in bankruptcy. Directs the Secretary of Education to maintain on the Internet web site of the Department of Education a web page that: (1) lists businesses and organizations (businesses) that offer financial assistance for financing an education at institutions of higher education; and (2) provides the Internet web site address of such businesses. Allows a business to apply to the Secretary for placement on the list. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ensure that a business applying for placement is a legitimate business. Makes a business ineligible for such listing if: (1) it was prosecuted by the FTC and convicted of using an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act during the five-year period preceding the submission of an application; (2) it is operated by an individual who operated a business that was prosecuted by the FTC and convicted of using an unfair or deceptive act or practice under such Act during that period; (3) it is under investigation by the FTC; or (4) the Department of Education receives a significant number of complaints, as determined by the Secretary, from students alleging the business has not, in good faith, delivered on promises made.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9545-9547)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 July 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9545-9546)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 October 1999

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-916.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 October 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 October 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 29 October 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Abraham with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 October 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Abraham with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 November 1999

    Reported

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14047-14049; text as passed Senate: CR S14048-14049; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S14047-14048)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 November 1999

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14047-14049; text as passed Senate: CR S14048-14049; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S14047-14048)

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 November 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 5 November 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 5 November 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 November 1999

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 March 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

    Source: Committee

  16. 25 September 2000

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 September 2000

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8005)

    Source: Floor

  18. 25 September 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8005)

    Source: Floor

  19. 25 September 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1455.

    Source: Floor

  20. 25 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8005-8006)

    Source: Floor

  21. 25 September 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 October 2000

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 20 October 2000

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 1 November 2000

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  25. 1 November 2000

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  26. 1 November 2000

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-420.

    Source: President

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  • Passed Senate amended

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