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Time for Completion Act
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4646
Bill 117 HR 4646, also known as the Time for Completion Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of delays in the completion of government projects by setting specific deadlines for their completion.
Under the Time for Completion Act, government agencies would be required to establish realistic timelines for the completion of projects and adhere to these deadlines. If a project is not completed within the specified timeframe, the agency responsible would be required to provide a detailed explanation for the delay and outline steps to expedite the project's completion.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased oversight and accountability to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner. This would involve regular reporting on the status of projects and potential consequences for agencies that fail to meet their deadlines. Supporters of the Time for Completion Act argue that it is necessary to prevent wasteful spending and ensure that government projects are completed efficiently. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential burden of additional regulations on government agencies. Overall, the Time for Completion Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government projects by setting clear deadlines and holding agencies accountable for delays. It remains to be seen whether this legislation will garner enough support to become law.
Under the Time for Completion Act, government agencies would be required to establish realistic timelines for the completion of projects and adhere to these deadlines. If a project is not completed within the specified timeframe, the agency responsible would be required to provide a detailed explanation for the delay and outline steps to expedite the project's completion.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased oversight and accountability to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner. This would involve regular reporting on the status of projects and potential consequences for agencies that fail to meet their deadlines. Supporters of the Time for Completion Act argue that it is necessary to prevent wasteful spending and ensure that government projects are completed efficiently. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential burden of additional regulations on government agencies. Overall, the Time for Completion Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government projects by setting clear deadlines and holding agencies accountable for delays. It remains to be seen whether this legislation will garner enough support to become law.
Congressional Summary of HR 4646
Time for Completion Act
This bill expands consumer information disclosure requirements related to student completion or graduation rates at institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs.
Currently, such IHEs must disclose the completion or graduation rate of first-time, full-time, certificate- or degree-seeking undergraduate students. This bill expands disclosure requirements to include the completion or graduation rates of non-first-time and half-time certificate- or degree-seeking undergraduate students. The bill also sets forth new time periods for calculating the completion or graduation rates for programs of study that are less than four years.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4646
Bill HR 4646 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4646 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4646's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of July 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4646
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4646
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4646
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information.
Time for Completion Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4646
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