H.R. 2434 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
College Transparency Act
H.R. 2434 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 16, 2017, sponsored by Paul Mitchell with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
College Transparency Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the National Center for Education Statistics to establish a secure and privacy-protected data system that contains information about postsecondary students.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Mitchell (I-MI). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 16, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (May 16, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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