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H.R.4968: BASIC Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Basic Assistance for Students In College Act or the BASIC Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award planning and implementation grants to institutions of higher education in order to identify and meet the basic needs of students, including food, housing, transportation, and health care. ED must also implement an agreement to (1) share data with other federal agencies in order to identify students who may be eligible for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Oct. 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Norma Torres (D-Calif.) |