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Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 [HB-2366]
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Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to permit a borrower to discharge in bankruptcy a nonprofit, government, or private student loan, or an obligation to repay an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 06/07/2017
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Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Enhancement Act of 2017 [S.1042]
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[Community Development ]
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[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Enhancement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any AmeriCorps educational awards provided under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/04/2017
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Require the Government Operations and Audit Committee to provide oversight to the Board of Regents on issues relating to the university centers. [HB-1005]
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Require the Government Operations and Audit Committee to provide oversight to the Board of Regents on issues relating to the university centers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gary L. Cammack
Signed By The Governor On March 6, 2017 H.j. 682 on 03/07/2017
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Save for Success Act [HB-2378]
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[Taxes ]
[Student Loans ]
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Save for Success Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the American Opportunity Tax Credit for qualified tuition and related expenses, to: (1) permit up to $250 of the credit per year to be used for college savings contributions that are taken into account before tuition and fees, (2) direct the Departments of the Treasury and Education to jointly establish a pilot program to make periodic payments of the credit as educational expenses for a student are incurred during the taxable year, and (3) direct Treasury to establish
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Introduced In House on 05/04/2017
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Computer Science in STEM Act of 2017 [HB-2305]
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[Grants ]
Computer Science in STEM Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award to states: (1) two-year formula grants to develop comprehensive plans to strengthen elementary and secondary computer-science education, and (2) competitive five-year matching grants to implement the improvements proposed in their comprehensive plans. Proposed improvements must include: (1) challenging and grade-appropriate academic-content standards for computer science, (2) grade-appropriate assessments of computer-science learning, (3) programs to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Higher Education Base Budget [HB-1]
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Higher Education Base Budget
Sponsored by: Sen. Keith Grover
Governor Signed In Executive Branch - Governor on 02/16/2017
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416d65726963612043616e20436f6465 Act of 2017 America Can Code Act of 2017 [HB-2303]
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416d65726963612043616e20436f6465 Act of 2017 America Can Code Act of 2017 This bill amends the America COMPETES Act to include computer programming language that is critical to the national security and economic competitiveness of the United States as a "critical foreign language," the study of which is included in the teacher education programs and Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs funded under that Act. The bill also amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to provide for: (1) state plans to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
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Computer Science Career Education Act of 2017 [HB-2304]
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[Science ]
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Computer Science Career Education Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to consortia composed of at least one local educational agency, at least one institution of higher education (IHE), and community representatives for the development and operation of four- or six-year computer science career education programs. Each such career education program must include the development of a computer science program for both secondary and postsecondary education that: is aligned with rigorous computer science
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
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A resolution commending the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats on their National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victories. [SR-151]
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A resolution commending the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats on their National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victories. Commends the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats for their Division II national championship victories in football and men's basketball.
Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2728; Text: Cr S2725; Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2726) on 05/03/2017
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Putting Main Street FIRST Act Putting Main Street FIRST: Finishing Irresponsible Reckless Speculative Trading Act [HB-2306]
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[Small Business ]
[Trade ]
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Putting Main Street FIRST Act Putting Main Street FIRST: Finishing Irresponsible Reckless Speculative Trading Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a .03% excise tax on the purchase of a security if: (1) such purchase occurs on, or is subject to the rules of, a qualified board or exchange located in the United States; or (2) the purchaser or seller is a U.S. person. A "security" includes: (1) any share of stock in a corporation, (2) any partnership or beneficial ownership interest in a partnership or trust; (3) any note, bond,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/03/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education. [HR-307]
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[Human Rights ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Urges institutions of higher education to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 05/11/2017
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Utah 2017 General Session
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State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations [HB-8]
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State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin T. Van Tassell
Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/28/2017
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Students Before Profits Act of 2017 [HB-2300]
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[Consumer Protection ]
Students Before Profits Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/02/2017
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the "Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office". [HB-2302]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the "Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the "Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross
Signed By President. on 03/23/2018
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Equality Act [HB-2282]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Religion ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/02/2017
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Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2017 [HB-2301]
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[Student Loans ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of 2017 This bill makes procedures for the enforcement of arbitration agreements inapplicable to an enrollment agreement between a student and an institution of higher education (IHE). The bill also amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to forbid an IHE that participates in federal student aid programs, including work-study programs, from requiring a student to agree to any restriction on the student's ability to pursue a claim, individually or with others, against it in court.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 06/02/2017
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Equality Act [S.1006]
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[Housing ]
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[Religion ]
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[Children and Youth ]
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[Disabilities ]
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/02/2017
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Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically Act Middle Class CHANCE Act [HB-2260]
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[Education ]
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Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically Act Middle Class CHANCE Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify provisions related to the Federal Pell Grant program. Specifically, it increases the maximum Federal Pell Grant award for academic year 2018-2019 and adjusts it in subsequent award years to account for changes in the Consumer Price Index. The bill also increases from one to two the number of Pell Grants an eligible student may receive in a single award year
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 05/01/2017
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Higher Education Retirement Amendments [HB-165]
[Education ]
[Retirement ]
[Pensions ]
Higher Education Retirement Amendments
Sponsored by: Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/15/2017
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PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act [HB-2270]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Disabilities ]
PLUS Loan Disability Forgiveness Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education to forgive federal student loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program for a parent of a student who: (1) becomes permanently and totally disabled, or (2) is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted (or is expected to last) for a continuous period of no less than 60 months.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 05/01/2017