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S.1396: America’s College Promise Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 27, 2021
Bill Summary
America's College Promise Act of 2021 This bill provides funding and establishes grant programs to expand access to higher education, including by providing free community college to students. Specifically, the bill establishes a program to waive resident tuition and fees for community college students. The Department of Education (ED) must award grants to states and Indian tribes to pay the federal share (75% of the average resident community...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |