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US S2984

US S2984
Strengthening American Communities Act of 2018


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Introduced
05/24/2018
In Committee
05/24/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Strengthening American Communities Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill: - Establishes the "America's College Promise Act of 2018" to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to make 2 years of community college free for eligible students, and to provide grants to minority-serving institutions and historically black colleges and universities to encourage student enrollment, improve completion rates, and support student success. - Creates the "National Public Service Education Grant Program" to provide debt-free undergraduate education to students who commit to work in public service jobs for at least 3 years after graduation. - Expands and accelerates the existing public service loan forgiveness program by providing up to 30% loan forgiveness for borrowers after 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 years of public service employment. The bill aims to increase access to higher education, eliminate barriers to careers in public service, and support student success and loan forgiveness for public servants.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2936-2937) (on 05/24/2018)

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