H.R. 3784 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Common Sense Opportunities Act
H.R. 3784 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Sep 14, 2017, sponsored by Warren Davidson with 65 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
- Sep 14, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Common Sense Opportunities Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education (ED) to inform each entity operating programs under the federal TRIO programs (programs designed to identify and provide services for students from disadvantaged backgrounds) of the status of their application for continued funding at least four months (currently eight) prior to the expiration of the funding.…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Warren Davidson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 14, 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. (Sep 14, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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