Bill > HRes958

This resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, highlighting its transformative impact on educational access in the United States. The resolution traces the Act's history, explaining how it addressed systemic barriers to higher education faced by low-income, minority, and disadvantaged students by creating multiple support programs. These programs include federal financial aid like Pell Grants, student loan assistance, work-study opportunities, and specialized initiatives such as the TRIO Programs, which support first-generation college students and those with disabilities. The resolution also recognizes the Act's amendments that expanded support for specific communities, including Hispanic-serving institutions, migrant farmworker families, and public servants. By creating pathways for educational opportunity, the Act significantly broadened access to higher education and helped reduce economic and racial inequities. Ultimately, the resolution affirms the House of Representatives' commitment to continuing the Act's legacy by ensuring that all Americans, regardless of background, can pursue and complete postsecondary education for the benefit of the nation's democracy and economic prosperity.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/958/all-info