H.R. 4098 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019
H.R. 4098 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 30, 2019, sponsored by Francis Rooney with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019 This bill revises requirements governing the financing and accreditation of postsecondary education. Specifically, the bill makes postsecondary education courses and programs (e.g., apprenticeship programs) that provide credits toward a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree eligible for federal student aid funding if the programs and courses are accredited by a s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Francis Rooney (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 48 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jul 30, 2019)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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