House Education & the Workforce Committee Approves Bill to Expand Internet Learning Opportunities in Higher Education

August 3, 2001

The House Education & the Workforce Committee, chaired by Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), today passed the Internet Equity and Education Act (H.R. 1992), sponsored by Rep. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), by a vote of 31-10. The committee also approved technical changes to the bill.