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H.R. 2966 116th Congress House

Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 23, 2019 Introduced by: Danny K. Davis Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Education Adoption and foster careEducation programs fundingHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelter
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Indian social and development programsStudent aid and college costs
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 23, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Education to provide grants for improving college access, retention, and completion rates for foster and homeless youth.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1650 Identical bill Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019
  • HR 4674 College Affordability Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · May 24, 2019
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · May 23, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2966: Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2966/
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"H.R. 2966: Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2966/.
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