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H.R. 4414 116th Congress House

E–BOOK Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to lower the cost of college education by establishing pilot programs to expand student access to digital course materials.

Introduced: September 19, 2019 Introduced by: Suzan K. DelBene Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
Education Academic performance and assessmentsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational technology and distance education
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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.
Sep 19, 2019
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 Latest action September 19, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Electronic Books Opening Opportunity for Knowledge Act of 2019 or the E-BOOK Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to up to 10 institutions of higher education for pilot programs that reduce the cost of attendance for undergraduate students by expanding student access to digital course materials.

A preference is given to applications that demonstrate a commitment to serving disadvantaged students.

Grant recipients must make digital course materials available to undergraduate students in at least two different academic departments.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3870 Reintroduction of E-BOOK Act of 2017
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All 2 Democratic 1
Brooks, Susan
· Sep 19, 2019
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Harder, Josh
California · Sep 19, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4414: E–BOOK Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4414/
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"H.R. 4414: E–BOOK Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4414/.
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