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Introduced
05/24/2018
05/24/2018
In Committee
05/24/2018
05/24/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2984/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2984/BILLS-115s2984is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2984/BILLS-115s2984is.pdf.pdf |
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