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H.R. 1222

Referred to Committee

POST Act of 2021

Introduced 2/23/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

2/23/2021 • House

Summary

Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2021 or the POST Act of 2021

This bill requires a for-profit institution of higher education (IHE), in order to participate in federal student-aid programs, to derive at least 15% 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.

Introduced in House • 2/23/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education
Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Democrat • TN-9

Sponsored 2/23/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]

D-CA-13

Joined 2/23/2021

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Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]

D-CA-18

Joined 2/23/2021

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Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

D-CA-47

Joined 2/25/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 23, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Introduced in House2/23/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3