Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act

1/26/2024, 8:15 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill 118 hr 4002, also known as the Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act, aims to address economic challenges facing students and researchers in the United States. The bill focuses on providing financial relief and support to individuals pursuing higher education and conducting research.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist low-income students with the cost of attending college. This program would provide financial aid to eligible students to help cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with higher education. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research grants, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Furthermore, the bill seeks to streamline the process for applying for federal financial aid, making it easier for students to access the resources they need to pursue their education. It also includes measures to improve transparency and accountability in higher education institutions, ensuring that students are receiving a quality education that prepares them for the workforce. Overall, the Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act aims to support students and researchers in the United States by providing financial assistance, increasing funding for research, and improving the overall quality of higher education institutions.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4002

Introduced on
2023-06-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill 118 hr 4002, also known as the Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act, aims to address economic challenges facing students and researchers in the United States. The bill focuses on providing financial relief and support to individuals pursuing higher education and conducting research.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist low-income students with the cost of attending college. This program would provide financial aid to eligible students to help cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with higher education. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research grants, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Furthermore, the bill seeks to streamline the process for applying for federal financial aid, making it easier for students to access the resources they need to pursue their education. It also includes measures to improve transparency and accountability in higher education institutions, ensuring that students are receiving a quality education that prepares them for the workforce. Overall, the Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act aims to support students and researchers in the United States by providing financial assistance, increasing funding for research, and improving the overall quality of higher education institutions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines for Federal research agencies to address financial instability of graduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

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Latest Action6/12/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.