Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1571
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Debt-Free College Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 6, 2019
Overview
Text
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Introduced
Mar 6, 2019
Latest Action
Mar 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1571
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
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Washington
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Debt-Free College Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Education to (1) award grants for state-federal partnerships with a goal of providing debt-free college for students at in-state public institutions of higher education, and (2) award grants to provide debt-free college for students at historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions, and (3) allow grants for financial aid for dreamer students (students who entered the United States before the age of 16 and who meet certain educational criteria). It also repeals the suspension of eligibility for financial aid for students convicted of the possession or sale of illegal drugs.

Text (1)
March 6, 2019
Actions (2)
03/06/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/06/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:25 PM