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Introduced
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
In Committee
04/27/2021
04/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish State and Indian Tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Univer- sities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority- Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the America's College Promise Act of 2021, would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish state and Indian tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions. The bill would provide federal funds to cover 75% of average community college tuition and fees for eligible students, with states and tribes required to cover the remaining 25%. The bill also creates a Student Success Fund to make grants to eligible states and tribes to implement reforms and innovative practices to improve student outcomes at community colleges. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other Minority-Serving Institutions in encouraging student enrollment and improving completion rates.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Tammy Baldwin (D)*,
Ben Cardin (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1396/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1396/BILLS-117s1396is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1396/BILLS-117s1396is.pdf.pdf |
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