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H.R. 1222 117th Congress House

POST Act of 2021

Official title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers.

Introduced: February 23, 2021 Introduced by: Steve Cohen Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Education Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingHigher educationStudent aid and college costs
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
Feb 23, 2021
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 Latest action February 23, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1222: POST Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1222/
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"H.R. 1222: POST Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1222/.
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H.R. 1222, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1222/.
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