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Proposal:DAVIE Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Defending All Veterans In Education Act or the DAVIE Act

This bill requires a for-profit institution of higher education (IHE), in order to participate in federal student-aid programs, to derive at least 20% of its revenue from sources other than federal funds. Current law requires a for-profit IHE to derive at least 10% of its revenue from sources other than federal funds.

The bill also expands the definition of federal funds to include GI education benefits, with an exception for the monthly housing stipend provided under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

Bill Title

DAVIE Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-06-19: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-06-19: Introduced in House
  • 2019-06-19: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.