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S. 1612 116th Congress Senate

Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support community college and industry partnerships, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 22, 2019 Introduced by: Tammy Duckworth Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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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 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 22, 2019
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 Latest action May 22, 2019

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act

This bill requires the Department of Education and the Department of Labor to award grants to institutions of higher education for education and workforce training programs or related activities. Such programs or activities must lead to or expand opportunities for students to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials (e.g., associate degrees or industry-recognized certifications).

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Aug 1, 2019
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 22, 2019
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · May 22, 2019
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · May 22, 2019
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 22, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1612: Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1612/
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"S. 1612: Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1612/.
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