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Proposal:United States Territories College Access 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

United States Territories College Access Act

This bill establishes a program to award grants that cover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for students who (1) are residents of outlying areas (i.e., American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Virgin Islands); and (2) attend public institutions of higher education located in a state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

Bill Title

United States Territories College Access Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-01-09: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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