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Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1420
The bill includes provisions for grants and loans to be distributed to eligible institutions based on their specific needs and plans for improvement. These funds can be used for construction, renovation, and maintenance of student housing, as well as for infrastructure projects that benefit the campus community as a whole.
Additionally, the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2023 emphasizes the importance of sustainability and energy efficiency in all projects funded by the bill. Colleges and universities are encouraged to prioritize environmentally friendly practices and technologies in their housing and infrastructure upgrades, in order to reduce their carbon footprint and promote a healthier living environment for students. Overall, this legislation seeks to enhance the overall college experience for students by providing safe, modern, and sustainable housing options, as well as improving the infrastructure that supports campus life. By investing in these areas, the bill aims to create a more conducive and enjoyable learning environment for college students across the country.
Congressional Summary of S 1420
Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2023
This bill allows tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations to make collegiate housing and infrastructure grants to certain tax-exempt social clubs (e.g., college fraternities and sororities) that apply such grants to their collegiate housing property.
A collegiate housing and infrastructure grant is a grant to provide, improve, operate, or maintain collegiate housing property that may involve more than incidental social, recreational, or private purposes. The grant must be for purposes that would be permissible for a dormitory or other residential facility of the college or university with which the collegiate housing property is associated. The grant may not be used to provide physical fitness facilities.




