A resolution condemning the botched rollout by the Department of Education of the FAFSA Simplification Act.

8/2/2024, 2:34 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 795

Bill 118 SRES 795 is a resolution that condemns the Department of Education for the botched rollout of the FAFSA Simplification Act. The FAFSA Simplification Act was intended to streamline the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, making it easier for students to apply for financial aid for college. However, the Department of Education's implementation of the act has been plagued with issues, causing confusion and delays for students and their families.

The resolution highlights the importance of the FAFSA process in helping students access the financial aid they need to pursue higher education. It criticizes the Department of Education for failing to adequately prepare for the rollout of the FAFSA Simplification Act, leading to widespread problems for students trying to complete their applications.

The resolution calls on the Department of Education to take immediate action to address the issues with the FAFSA Simplification Act rollout and ensure that students are able to access the financial aid they need in a timely and efficient manner. It also urges the Department to provide clear and accurate information to students and families about the changes to the FAFSA process. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 795 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to hold the Department of Education accountable for its mishandling of the FAFSA Simplification Act rollout and ensure that students are able to access the financial aid they need to pursue their educational goals.

Congressional Summary of SRES 795

This resolution condemns the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act, calls on the Department of Education to identify the issues that occurred during the implementation and fix those issues before the next federal student aid cycle, and urges the Secretary of Education to testify before Congress. 

Current Status of Bill SRES 795

Bill SRES 795 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill SRES 795 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill SRES 795's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5787) as of August 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 795

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
34
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 795

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 795

A resolution condemning the botched rollout by the Department of Education of the FAFSA Simplification Act.A resolution condemning the botched rollout by the Department of Education of the FAFSA Simplification Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 795

Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
South Dakota(Republican)
Roger F. Wicker
Roger F. Wicker
Mississippi(Republican)
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
Missouri(Republican)
Tim Scott
Tim Scott
South Carolina(Republican)
Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
Nebraska(Republican)

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