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Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 12:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9079

Bill 117 hr 9079, also known as the Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2022, aims to provide increased funding and support for community and technical colleges across the United States. The bill seeks to address the growing demand for skilled workers in various industries by investing in programs that will help students gain the necessary skills and training to succeed in the workforce.

Key provisions of the bill include increased funding for community and technical colleges to expand their programs and facilities, as well as support for initiatives that promote workforce development and job training. The bill also includes provisions to improve access to higher education for underserved populations, such as low-income students and students of color.

Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen partnerships between community colleges and local businesses to ensure that students are receiving the training and education needed to meet the demands of the labor market. By investing in community and technical colleges, the bill seeks to create a more skilled and competitive workforce that will help drive economic growth and innovation in the United States. Overall, the Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2022 represents a bipartisan effort to support and strengthen community and technical colleges as vital institutions for workforce development and higher education in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 9079

Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2022

This bill establishes four grant programs, including a tuition-free community college grant program, to expand access to higher education.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to establish

  • a grant program to facilitate tuition-free community college for all eligible students,
  • a grant program to provide institutional capacity and wraparound service support with respect to the implementation of tuition-free community college,
  • a grant program to provide emergency aid subgrants to eligible students enrolled at public institutions of higher education, and
  • a grant program to provide technical assistance to states applying for any of these grants.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9079

Bill HR 9079 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill HR 9079 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2022.  Bill HR 9079's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9079

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9079

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9079

Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2022
Community and Technical College Investment Act of 2022
To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate the transition to tuition-free community college in certain States, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9079

Adam Smith
Adam Smith
WashingtonDemocrat
Andy Kim
Andy Kim
New JerseyDemocrat
Yvette D. Clarke
Yvette D. Clarke
New YorkDemocrat

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