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S. 1338Became Law

A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 14, 2010)

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

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a nonimmigrant foreign student seeking to enter the United States to study at a language training program enroll at a language program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.

Provides for a specified three-year exception to such requirement.

What just happenedDec 14, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-306.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2010PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 111-306.

  2. Dec 14, 2010BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 111-306.

  3. Dec 14, 2010PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 14, 2010BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 3, 2010FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 3, 2010President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 1, 2010

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Dec 1, 2010FloorH38310

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

  9. Dec 1, 2010FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7817-7818)

  10. Dec 1, 2010Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7817-7818)

  11. Dec 1, 2010FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1338.

  12. Dec 1, 2010FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7817-7818)

  13. Dec 1, 2010FloorH30300

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

  14. Sep 28, 2010IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Sep 28, 2010FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Sep 28, 2010Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Sep 27, 2010Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7559)

  18. Sep 27, 2010Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7559)

  19. Sep 27, 2010Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7559)

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Sep 27, 2010Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7559)

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jun 24, 2009IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 24, 2009IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 14, 201049

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

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a nonimmigrant foreign student seeking to enter the United States to study at a language training program enroll at a language program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.

Provides for a specified three-year exception to such requirement.

Passed House without amendmentDec 1, 201081

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

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a nonimmigrant foreign student seeking to enter the United States to study at a language training program enroll at a language program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.

Provides for a specified three-year exception to such requirement.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 27, 201082

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

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a nonimmigrant foreign student seeking to enter the United States to study at a language training program enroll at a language program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.

Provides for a specified three-year exception to such requirement.

Introduced in SenateJun 24, 200900

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that a nonimmigrant foreign student seeking to enter the United States to study at a language training program enroll at a language program that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.

Provides for a specified three-year exception to such requirement.