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S. 1795

Referred to Committee

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act

Introduced 9/12/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

9/12/2017 • Senate

Summary

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise provisions related to financial aid and higher education programs for children and youths who are homeless or in foster care.

Introduced in Senate • 9/12/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education
Adoption and foster careCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterStudent aid and college costsTemporary and part-time employment

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

Democrat • WA

Sponsored 9/12/2017

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

R-OH

Joined 9/12/2017

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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 12/5/2017

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 1/3/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 12, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate9/12/2017

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3