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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from denying students admission on the basis of immigration or naturalization status.

USA115th CongressHR-2071| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Dream Promise Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the eligibility requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) to participate in federal student aid programs. Specifically, an IHE that participates in title IV federal student aid programs must not deny admission to a student on the basis of that student's immigration or naturalization status.
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Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Citizenship and naturalizationHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresStudent aid and college costs

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from denying students admission on the basis of immigration or naturalization status.

USA115th CongressHR-2071| House 
| Updated: 4/6/2017
American Dream Promise Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the eligibility requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) to participate in federal student aid programs. Specifically, an IHE that participates in title IV federal student aid programs must not deny admission to a student on the basis of that student's immigration or naturalization status.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresStudent aid and college costs