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College for All Act of 2023
1/3/2024, 5:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4117
The College for All Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4117, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of making higher education more accessible and affordable for all Americans. The bill aims to eliminate tuition and fees at public colleges and universities for families earning up to $125,000 per year, as well as making community college tuition-free for all students.
In addition to making college more affordable, the College for All Act also includes provisions to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions, as well as investing in programs to support students from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities. The bill also aims to reduce student loan debt by allowing borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and expanding loan forgiveness programs for public service workers.
Overall, the College for All Act of 2023 seeks to address the rising cost of higher education and ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to pursue a college degree without facing financial barriers. The bill has garnered support from lawmakers who believe that investing in education is essential for the future success of the country and its citizens.
In addition to making college more affordable, the College for All Act also includes provisions to increase funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions, as well as investing in programs to support students from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities. The bill also aims to reduce student loan debt by allowing borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates and expanding loan forgiveness programs for public service workers.
Overall, the College for All Act of 2023 seeks to address the rising cost of higher education and ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to pursue a college degree without facing financial barriers. The bill has garnered support from lawmakers who believe that investing in education is essential for the future success of the country and its citizens.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4117
Bill HR 4117 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4117 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4117's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4117
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
128Democrat Cosponsors
128Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4117
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4117
College for All Act of 2023
College for All Act of 2023
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure College for All.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4117
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