S. 867 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
PROTECT Students Act of 2019
S. 867 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 26, 2019, sponsored by Margaret Wood Hassan with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of 2019 or the PROTECT Students Act of 2019 This bill provides additional oversight of postsecondary education programs, including for-profit institutions of higher education (IHEs), and addresses protections for students and student loan borrowers from fraudulent or predatory practices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Mar 26, 2019)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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