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S.2004: BASIC Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2021
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 10, 2021
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) |