Bill > HR1686

This bill, called the "No More D.C. Waste Act," addresses federal funding for the District of Columbia's resident tuition support program by implementing new restrictions on unobligated funds. Specifically, the bill mandates that any portion of a federal payment to D.C. for tuition support that remains unobligated at the end of a fiscal year will automatically lapse and become unavailable for future use. The bill removes existing language in the District of Columbia College Access Act that previously allowed funds to remain available until expended, effectively creating a "use it or lose it" approach to these educational funding allocations. Starting with fiscal year 2016, these new restrictions will apply to both public and private school tuition support programs. Additionally, the bill requires the D.C. Chief Financial Officer to submit an annual report to Congress within 60 days after each fiscal year's end, beginning in fiscal year 2026. This report must detail the number of student payments made, the average financial assistance provided, and any unobligated funds remaining at the year's end, providing increased transparency and accountability for how these tuition support funds are utilized.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1686/all-info