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Introduced
11/01/2019
11/01/2019
In Committee
11/01/2019
11/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of Federal funds to be used to pay an individual for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of employer of any agency, Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits postsecondary educational institutions from using federal funds to pay any person for (1) influencing Congress with respect to federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements; or (2) lobbying Congress to secure funding through an earmark.
AI Summary
This bill, the Higher Education Funds Integrity Act, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions from using federal funds to pay any person for (1) influencing Congress with respect to federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements; or (2) lobbying Congress to secure funding through an earmark. The bill requires institutions receiving federal funding under the Act to annually certify that they have complied with these requirements, and gives the Secretary of Education the authority to take actions to ensure the provisions are implemented and enforced.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 11/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4977/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4977/BILLS-116hr4977ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4977/BILLS-116hr4977ih.pdf.pdf |
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