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H.R. 3761 116th Congress House

Protecting Access to Student Transcripts Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from denying students access to transcripts because of loan default.

Introduced: July 15, 2019 Introduced by: Susie Lee Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
Education Higher educationStudent aid and college costsStudent records
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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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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 15, 2019
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 Latest action July 15, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Access to Student Transcripts Act of 2019

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that participate in federal student-aid programs from denying students' access to their transcripts, degree scrolls, or other certifications because of loan default.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
Davis, Rodney
· Jul 15, 2019
 D
Sherrill, Mikie
New Jersey · Jul 15, 2019
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 15, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3761: Protecting Access to Student Transcripts Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3761/
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"H.R. 3761: Protecting Access to Student Transcripts Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3761/.
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