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- H.R.5572
H.R.5572: Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2014
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act - Makes any institution of higher education (IHE) postsecondary program designed to prepare students for a recognized occupation or profession requiring licensing or other entry pre-conditions ineligible to participate in a federal financial assistance program, unless it meets specified student consumer protection requirements. Requires each program to: (1) fully prepare students to satisfy those...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| Sept. 29, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |