H.R. 8422 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act
H.R. 8422 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Sep 29, 2020, sponsored by Kendra S. Horn with 17 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
- Sep 29, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Coronavirus College Access and Completion Emergency Relief Act This bill provides additional appropriations to the Department of Education for TRIO programs. (These outreach and student services programs identify and provide services to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.) The bill provides the funding to (1) expand program capacity to serve more low-income, first-generation students, students with disabilities, veterans,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kendra S. Horn (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (Sep 29, 2020)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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