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H.Res. 491 (111th)

Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium.

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Introduced

2 June 2009

Last action

22 October 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1], Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25], Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Schauer, Mark H. [D-MI-7], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Defence · Education

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Summary

Encourages each institution of higher education (IHE) in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, which helps coordinate postsecondary educational opportunities for members of the Armed Forces, their families, and veterans. Recognizes the IHEs that are currently members of the SOC Consortium.

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Timeline

  1. 2 June 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 September 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 491.

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 September 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 September 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9829)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 September 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9829)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 September 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9829-9831)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 September 2009

    Floor

    Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 October 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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