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US HR8422

Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act


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Introduced
09/29/2020
In Committee
09/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act, provides an additional $450 million in funding for TRIO programs, which are federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them succeed in higher education. The funding will be used to expand TRIO program capacity to serve more low-income, first-generation students, students with disabilities, veterans, unemployed adults, and other qualified individuals, as well as to provide technology support to TRIO program participants, including for broadband access and computer hardware and software.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (on 09/29/2020)

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