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H.R. 3957House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

To repeal title VIII of the Higher Education Opportunity Act and title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Sponsored by Francis RooneyRep. Francis Rooney (R-FL)
Introduced October 4, 2017

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This bill would eliminate title VIII of both the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965. By repealing those sections, any programs, funding, or rules that were established under title VIII would no longer have legal authority. The change would affect colleges, universities, and students who currently receive benefits or services authorized by those titles.

Key Provisions

  • Repeals title VIII of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
  • Repeals title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education and Workforce Committee

October 4, 2017

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Introduced in House

October 4, 2017

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education and Workforce Committee

October 4, 2017

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 4, 2017

I

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3957

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 4, 2017

Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida (for himself, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Lewis of Minnesota, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Brat, Mrs. Handel, and Mr. Smucker) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

A BILL

To repeal title VIII of the Higher Education Opportunity Act and title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

1.

Repeals of additional education programs

(a)

Higher Education Opportunity Act

Title VIII of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110–315) is repealed.

(b)

Higher Education Act of 1965

Title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161a et seq.) is repealed.