PELL Act

Legislative Lobbying ReportOctober 1 - December 31, 2024 Senate S. 161 by KAINE (D-VA) Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act S. 365 by DURBIN (D-IL) Dream Act of 2023 S. 528 by GRASSLEY (R-IA) Understanding the True Cost of College S.1004 by BRAUN (R-IN) Student Loan Tax Elimination Act S. 1041 by BROWN (D-OH) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1309 by SCHATZ (D-HI) Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act of 2023 S. 1341 by REED (D-RI) the EDUCATORS act S. 1349 by CASSIDY (R-LA) College Transparency Act S. 1488 by GILLIBRAND (D-NY) the EATS Act S. 2513 by TESTER (D-MT) Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2024 S. 2750 by HAWLEY (R-MO) Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings (DITCH) Act S. 2901 by KLOBUCHER (D-MN) Stop Campus Hazing Act S. 3296 by HASSAN (D-NH) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act S. 3355 by SCOTT (R-FL) Changing our Learning, Loans, Endowments and Graduation Expectations Act S. 3362 by TILLIS (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S. 3465 by COTTON (R-AR) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act S. 3514 by VANCE (R-OH) College Endowment Accountability Act S. J. Res. 22 by CASSIDY (R-LA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness S. 4595 by HIRONO (D-HI) Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act S. 4565 by SHAHEEN (D-NH) Student Protection and Success Act S. 4942 by BALDWIN (D-WI) Departments of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act of 2025 S. 5004 by WARREN (D-MA) Student Food Security Act House H. R. 309 by BONAMICI (D-OR) Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act H.R. 496 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act H. R. 1157 by BARR (R-KY) Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act H.R. 1250 by MANN (R-KS) Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act H.R. 1311 by MCCLAIN (R-MI) College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act H. R. 1398 by GOODEN (R-TX) Protect Americas Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act H. R. 1516 by PFLUGER (R-TX) Department of Homeland Security Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act H. R. 1767 by RAMIREZ (D-IL) Student Veterans Benefit Restoration Act H.R. 2395 by TAKANO (D-CA) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2401 by BONAMICI (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 2670 by ROGERS (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 H.R. 2957 by KRISHNAMOORTHI (D-IL) College Transparency Act H. R. 2992 by ADAMS (D-NC) the EDUCATORS Act H.R. 3000 by DOGGETT (D-TX) Tax-Free Pell Grant Act H. R. 3183 by GOMEZ (D-CA) the EATS Act H.R. 3453 by VAN DUYNE (R-TX) Higher Standards for Higher Education Act H.R. 3601 by CARTWRIGHT (D-PA) Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act H.R. 3711 by MOLINARO (R-NY) Schools Not Shelters Act H.R. 3724 by OWENS (R-UT) End Woke Higher Education Act H.R. 3981 by MCGARVEY (D-KY) Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act H.R. 4190 by TRONE (D-MD) Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act H.R. 4380 by MURPHY (R-NC) Protecting Endowments from our Adversaries Act H. R. 4366 by CARTER (R-TX) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 4405 by CLEAVER (D-MO) Endowment Transparency Act H.R.5009 by JOYCE (R-OH) Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 5109 by GALLAGHER (R-WI) DITCH Act H.R. 5489 by JOYCE (R-OH) Pell Plus Act of 2023 H.R. 5646 by McBATH (D-GA) Stop Campus Hazing Act H.R. 5914 by VAN ORDEN (R-WI) to improve the processes to approve programs of education for the purpose of educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 5933 by STEEL (R-CA) DETERRENT Act H.R. 5956 by KIGGANS (R-VA) Transparency for Student Veterans Act pf 2023 H.R. 6090 by LAWLER (R-NY) Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 H.R. 6165 by OWENS (R-UT) Reporting on Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act (RIFA) H.R. 6401 by DAVIS (D-IL) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act H.R. 6402 by FEENSTRA (R-IA) Upward Mobility Act H.R. 6585 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H. R. 6951 by FOXX (R-NC) College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 6620 by CRANE (R-AZ) No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act H.R. 7033 by CALVERT (R-CA) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act H.R. 7367 by BURLISON (R-MO) Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7698 by KILMER (D-WA) and BARR (R-KY) the Building Civic Bridges Act H.R. 7863 by WILLIAMS (R-NY) Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act H.R. 7686 by GARCIA (R-CA) To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction H. R. 8807 by POCAN (D-WI) Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act H.R. 8534 by GOOD (R-VA) Protecting Student Athletes Economic Freedom Act H.R. 8648 by CHAVEZ-DEREMER (R-OR) Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024 H.R. 8818 by McMORRIS RODGERS (R-WA) American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 H.R. 8913 by FERGUSON (R-GA) Protecting American Students Act H.R. 8914 by MALLIOTAKIS (R-NY-11) University Accountability Act H. R. 9029 by ADERHOLT (R-AL) Departments of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act of 2025 H.R. 9331 by JOYCE (R-OH) Higher Education Accountability Tax Act (HEAT) H. R. 9521 by HAYES (D-CT) Student Food Security Act H. R. 10445 by COLE (R-OK) Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 H. J. Res. 45 by GOOD (R-VA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness H.J.Res.165 by MILLER (R-IL) Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance" H. Res 798 by BURGESS (R-UT) condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 1655, Jobs to Compete Act, all provisions. H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act, all provisions. H.R. 6951, College Cost Reduction Act, all provisions. General higher education issues, and public policy discussions. General regulatory implementation discussions related to higher education. General discussions covering change of control, and related regulatory requirements.

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 496 Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act (PELL Act), a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R. 793/S. 161 JOBs Act, a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant Eligibility of certain short-term programs. Department of Education (GENERAL-23-11) Establishing Personal Liability Requirements for Financial Losses Related to the Title IV Programs. Department of Education Final Rule on Determining the Amount of Federal Education Assistance Funds Received by Institutions of Higher Education (90/10) - Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0062 When the House and Senate Education Committee debates and/or proposes legislation related to institutions of higher education accountability requirements or student-outcome-based quality assurance system, CECU continues to engage the two committees to consider applying Section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in the legislation to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). CECU continues to engage the White House and Department of Education about applying section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in any new regulations related to accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (GE), Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB) Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089 H.R. 6585 The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H.R. 7810 Clock Hour Student Protection Act Program Integrity & Institutional Quality Negotiated Rulemaking; Proposed Cash Management rule in Negotiated Rulemaking Certification Procedures Final Rule Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Issues pertaining to K-12 education, treatment of charter schools; H.R.496/S.2442 - Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act; Issues pertaining to executive action on the borrower defense rule issued by the Administration; Issues pertaining to distance learning programs at USAID.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Higher education; H.R.496:Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 793 / S. 161, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to higher education and community colleges. Issues related to access, equity, and diversity in education and the STEM pipeline. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act S.2442, PELL Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business by supporting Students Act) (H.R.793/S.161) -- also LBR issue Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act (H.R. 496) -- also LBR issue Apprenticeships to College Act (H.R.3786/S.343) -- also EDU issue Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) -- also EDU issue

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

S.978: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students H.R. 1811: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students S.161: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.793: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.1655: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs (Jobs to Compete Act). - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.496: Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R. 1630: PROSPECT Act - to establish competitive grants to empower community colleges and MSIs to become incubators for child care talent and to provide access to child care on campus H.R. 4244 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - possible re-introduction for active-duty reserves members, allows those called to serve for less than 30 days to return to their institution. S. 2076 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - This bill revises the definition of service in the uniformed services as the term relates to readmission requirements for servicemembers. S. 1349College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 2957 College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 3411 PATH to College Act - a bill to increase access to higher education by providing public transit grants. H.R. 3000 Tax Free Pell - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income, and for other purposes. H.R. 656 Head Start for Our Future Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program. H.R. 5998 America's College Promise Act of 2023 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. S. 3086 Americas College Promise Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. H.R. 6585 - The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act - To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Bill would authorize SCCTG and also streamline program inclusion for ETPL to those eligible for workforce Pell. S.3995 - Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024 - legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education. H.R.7811 - Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024 - legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education. H.R.9669 - BASIC Act S.5091 - BASIC Act Directive for federal agencies to share data of students who applied for federal student aid and based on that information may be eligible for other federal safety net programs to support basic needs S.5185 - Funding Community College Infrastructure Act - authorizes competitive grant program to support infrastructure projects at qualifying institutions of higher education

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to competition Issues related to macroeconomic trends Issues related to workforce development and economic data Issues related to skills-first hiring Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and talent American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2033) Journalism Competition & Preservation Act (S. 1094) Advancing Skills Based Hiring (H.R. 4187) Employee Directed Skills Act (H.R. 4186) Chance to Compete Act (H.R. 159) The AMERICA Act (S. 1073) A Stronger Workforce for America (H.R. 6655) The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) JOBS Act (S. 161) PELL Act (H.R. 496) Pro Codes Act (S. 835) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 (H.R. 2851) Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act (S. 550) No Robot Bosses Act (H.R. 7621) Stop Spying Bosses Act (H.R. 7690) NSF AI Education Act of 2024 (S. 4394) Investing in Digital Skills Act (S. 4391) Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act (S. 5152) Small Business AI Training and Toolkit Act (S. 4487)

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1655, Jobs to Compete Act, all provisions. H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act, all provisions. H.R. 6951, College Cost Reduction Act, all provisions. General higher education issues, and public policy discussions. General regulatory implementation discussions related to higher education. General discussions covering change of control, and related regulatory requirements.

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher education; H.R.496:Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative Lobbying ReportJuly 1 - September 30, 2024 Senate S. 161 by KAINE (D-VA) Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act S. 365 by DURBIN (D-IL) Dream Act of 2023 S. 528 by GRASSLEY (R-IA) Understanding the True Cost of College S.1004 by BRAUN (R-IN) Student Loan Tax Elimination Act S. 1041 by BROWN (D-OH) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1309 by SCHATZ (D-HI) Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act of 2023 S. 1341 by REED (D-RI) the EDUCATORS act S. 1349 by CASSIDY (R-LA) College Transparency Act S. 1488 by GILLIBRAND the EATS Act S. 2750 by Hawley (R-MO) Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings (DITCH) Act S. 2901 by KLOBUCHER (D-MN) Stop Campus Hazing Act S. 3296 by HASSAN (D-NH) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act S. 3355 by SCOTT (R-FL) Changing our Learning, Loans, Endowments and Graduation Expectations Act S. 3362 by TILLIS (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S. 3465 by COTTON (R-AR) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act S. 3514 by Vance (R-OH) College Endowment Accountability Act S. J. Res. 22 by CASSIDY (R-LA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness S. 4595 by HIRONO (D-HI) Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act S. 4565 by SHAHEEN (D-NH) Student Protection and Success Act S. 4942 by BALDWIN (D-WI) Departments of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act of 2025 S. 5004 by WARREN (D-MA) Student Food Security Act House H. R. 309 by BONAMICI (D-OR) Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act H.R. 496 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act H. R. 1157 by BARR (R-KY) Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act H.R. 1250 by MANN (R-KS) Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act H.R. 1311 by MCCLAIN (R-MI) College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act H. R. 1398 by GOODEN (R-TX) Protect Americas Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act H. R. 1516 Department of Homeland Security Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act H. R. 1767 by RAMIREZ (D-IL) Student Veterans Benefit Restoration Act H.R. 2395 by TAKANO (D-CA) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2401 by BONAMICI (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 2670 by ROGERS (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 H.R. 2957 by KRISHNAMOORTHI (D-IL) College Transparency Act H. R. 2992 by ADAMS (D-NC) the EDUCATORS Act H.R. 3000 by DOGGETT (D-TX) Tax-Free Pell Grant Act H. R. 3183 by GOMEZ (D-CA) the EATS Act H.R. 3453 by Van Duyne (R-TX) Higher Standards for Higher Education Act H.R. 3601 by CARTWRIGHT (D-PA) Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act H.R. 3711 by MOLINARO (R-NY) Schools Not Shelters Act H.R. 3724 by OWENS (R-UT) End Woke Higher Education Act H.R. 3981 by MCGARVEY (D-KY) Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act H.R. 4380 by MURPHY (R-NC) Protecting Endowments from our Adversaries Act H. R. 4366 by CARTER (R-TX) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 4405 by Cleaver (D-MO) Endowment Transparency Act H.R. 5109 by GALLAGHER (R-WI) DITCH Act H.R. 5489 by JOYCE (R-OH) Pell Plus Act of 2023 H.R. 5646 by McBATH (D-GA) Stop Campus Hazing Act H.R. 5914 by VAN ORDEN (R-WI) to improve the processes to approve programs of education for the purpose of educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 5933 by STEEL (R-CA) DETERRENT Act H.R. 5956 by KIGGANS (R-VA) Transparency for Student Veterans Act pf 2023 H.R. 6090 by LAWLER (R-NY) Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 H.R. 6165 by Owens (R-UT) Reporting on Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act (RIFA) H.R. 6401 by DAVIS (D-IL) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act H.R. 6402 by FEENSTRA (R-IA) Upward Mobility Act H.R. 6585 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H. R. 6951 by FOXX (R-NC) College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 6620 by CRANE (R-AZ) No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act H.R. 7033 by Calvert (R-CA) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act H.R. 7367 by Burlison (R-MO) Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7698 by KILMER (D-WA) and BARR (R-KY) the Building Civic Bridges Act H.R. 7863 by WILLIAMS (R-NY) Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act H.R. 7686 by GARCIA (R-CA) To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to clarify the definition of foreign country for purposes of malign foreign talent recruitment restriction H. R. 8807by POCAN (D-WI) Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act H.R.8534 BY GOOD (R-VA) Protecting Student Athletes Economic Freedom Act H.R.8648 by CHAVEZ-DEREMER (R-OR) Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024 H.R.8818 by McMORRIS RODGERS (R-WA) American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 H.R. 8913 by FERGUSON (R-GA) Protecting American Students Act H.R. 8914 by MALLIOTAKIS (R-NY-11) University Accountability Act H. R. 9029 by ADERHOLT (R-AL) Departments of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act of 2025 H.R. 9331 by JOYCE (R-OH) Higher Education Accountability Act (HEAT) H. R. 9521 by HAYES (D-CT) Student Food Security Act H. J. Res. 45 by GOOD (R-VA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness H.J.Res.165 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance" by Miller (R-IL) H. Res 798 by BURGESS (R-UT) condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 793 / S. 161, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to higher education and community colleges. Issues related to access, equity, and diversity in education and the STEM pipeline. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 496 Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act (PELL Act), a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R. 793/S. 161 JOBs Act, a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant Eligibility of certain short-term programs. Department of Education (GENERAL-23-11) Establishing Personal Liability Requirements for Financial Losses Related to the Title IV Programs. Department of Education Final Rule on Determining the Amount of Federal Education Assistance Funds Received by Institutions of Higher Education (90/10) - Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0062 When the House and Senate Education Committee debates and/or proposes legislation related to institutions of higher education accountability requirements or student-outcome-based quality assurance system, CECU continues to engage the two committees to consider applying Section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in the legislation to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). CECU continues to engage the White House and Department of Education about applying section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in any new regulations related to accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (GE), Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB) Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089 H.R. 6585 The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H.R. 7810 Clock Hour Student Protection Act Program Integrity & Institutional Quality Negotiated Rulemaking; Proposed Cash Management rule in Negotiated Rulemaking Certification Procedures Final Rule Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Issues pertaining to K-12 education, treatment of charter schools; H.R.496/S.2442 - Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act; Issues pertaining to executive action on the borrower defense rule issued by the Administration; Issues pertaining to distance learning programs at USAID.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

S.978: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students H.R. 1811: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students S.161: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.793: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.1655: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs (Jobs to Compete Act). - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.496: Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R. 1630: PROSPECT Act - to establish competitive grants to empower community colleges and MSIs to become incubators for child care talent and to provide access to child care on campus H.R. 4244 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - possible re-introduction for active-duty reserves members, allows those called to serve for less than 30 days to return to their institution. S. 2076 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - This bill revises the definition of service in the uniformed services as the term relates to readmission requirements for servicemembers. S. 1349College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 2957 College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 3411 PATH to College Act - a bill to increase access to higher education by providing public transit grants. H.R. 3000 Tax Free Pell - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income, and for other purposes. H.R. 656 Head Start for Our Future Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program. H.R. 5998 America's College Promise Act of 2023 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. S. 3086 Americas College Promise Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. H.R. 6585 - The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act - To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Bill would authorize SCCTG and also streamline program inclusion for ETPL to those eligible for workforce Pell. S.3995 - Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024 - legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education. H.R.7811 - Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024 - legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Higher education; H.R.496:Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to competition Issues related to macroeconomic trends Issues related to workforce development and economic data Issues related to skills-first hiring Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and talent American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2033) Journalism Competition & Preservation Act (S. 1094) Advancing Skills Based Hiring (H.R. 4187) Employee Directed Skills Act (H.R. 4186) Chance to Compete Act (H.R. 159) The AMERICA Act (S. 1073) A Stronger Workforce for America (H.R. 6655) The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) JOBS Act (S. 161) PELL Act (H.R. 496) Pro Codes Act (S. 835) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 (H.R. 2851) Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act (S. 550) No Robot Bosses Act (H.R. 7621) Stop Spying Bosses Act (H.R. 7690) NSF AI Education Act of 2024 (S. 4394) Investing in Digital Skills Act (S. 4391)

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1655, Jobs to Compete Act, all provisions. H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act, all provisions. H.R. 6951, College Cost Reduction Act, all provisions. General higher education issues, and public policy discussions. General regulatory implementation discussions related to higher education. General discussions covering change of control, and related regulatory requirements.

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business by supporting Students Act) (H.R.793/S.161) -- also LBR issue Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act (H.R. 496) -- also LBR issue Apprenticeships to College Act (H.R.3786/S.343) -- also EDU issue Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) -- also EDU issue

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 496 Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act (PELL Act), a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R. 793/S. 161 JOBs Act, a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant Eligibility of certain short-term programs. Department of Education (GENERAL-23-11) Establishing Personal Liability Requirements for Financial Losses Related to the Title IV Programs. Department of Education Final Rule on Determining the Amount of Federal Education Assistance Funds Received by Institutions of Higher Education (90/10) - Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0062 When the House and Senate Education Committee debates and/or proposes legislation related to institutions of higher education accountability requirements or student-outcome-based quality assurance system, CECU continues to engage the two committees to consider applying Section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in the legislation to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). CECU continues to engage the White House and Department of Education about applying section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in any new regulations related to accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (GE), Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB) Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089 H.R. 6585 The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H.R. 7810 Clock Hour Student Protection Act Program Integrity & Institutional Quality Negotiated Rulemaking; Proposed Cash Management rule in Negotiated Rulemaking Certification Procedures Final Rule Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act (WIOA Reauthorization) H.R. 2851, National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 H.R. 159, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 S. 161/H.R. 793, JOBS Act of 2023 H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act H.R. 6791, Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023 Section 127 Employer Participation in Repayment Act House/Senate DOL Apprenticeship Regulations

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act S.2442, PELL Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative Lobbying ReportApril 1 - June 30, 2024 Senate S. 365 by DURBIN (D-IL) Dream Act of 2023 S. 528 by GRASSLEY (R-IA) Understanding the True Cost of College S.1004 by BRAUN (R-IN) Student Loan Tax Elimination Act S. 1041 by BROWN (D-OH) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1309 by SCHATZ (D-HI) Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act of 2023 S. 1341 by REED (D-RI) the EDUCATORS act S. 1349 by CASSIDY (R-LA) College Transparency Act S. 1488 by GILLIBRAND the EATS Act S. 2624 by BALDWIN (D-WI) Department of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act for FY 2024K S. 2901 by KLOBUCHER (D-MN) Stop Campus Hazing Act S. 3296 by HASSAN (D-NH) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act S. 3355 by SCOTT (R-FL) Changing our Learning, Loans, Endowments and Graduation Expectations Act S. 3362 by TILLIS (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S. 3465 by COTTON (R-AR) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act S. 3514 by Vance (R-OH) College Endowment Accountability Act S. J. Res. 22 by CASSIDY (R-LA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness S. ## by HIRONO (D-HI) Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act S.#### by SHAHEEN (D-NH) Student Protection and Success Act House H. R. 309 by BONAMICI (D-OR) Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act H.R. 496 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act H.R. 1250 by MANN (R-KS) Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act H.R. 1311 by MCCLAIN (R-MI) College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act H. R. 1767 by RAMIREZ (D-IL) Student Veterans Benefit Restoration Act H.R. 2395 by TAKANO (D-CA) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2401 by BONAMICI (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 2670 by ROGERS (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 H.R. 2957 by KRISHNAMOORTHI (D-IL) College Transparency Act H. R. 2992 by ADAMS (D-NC) the EDUCATORS Act H.R. 3000 by DOGGETT (D-TX) Tax-Free Pell Grant Act H. R. 3183 by GOMEZ (D-CA) the EATS Act H.R. 3601 by CARTWRIGHT (D-PA) Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act H.R. 3711 by MOLINARO (R-NY) Schools Not Shelters Act H.R. 3724 by OWENS (R-UT) Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 by McHENRY (R-NC) Fiscal Responsibility Act H.R. 3981 by MCGARVEY (D-KY) Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act H.R. 4380 by MURPHY (R-NC) Protecting Endowments from our Adversaries Act H. R. 4366 by CARTER (R-TX) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 5109 by GALLAGHER (R-WI) DITCH Act H.R. 5489 by JOYCE (R-OH) Pell Plus Act of 2023 H.R. 5914 by VAN ORDEN (R-WI) to improve the processes to approve programs of education for the purpose of educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 5933 by STEEL (R-CA) DETERRENT Act H.R. 5956 by KIGGANS (R-VA) Transparency for Student Veterans Act pf 2023 H.R.6090 by LAWLER (R-NY) Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 H.R. 6401 by DAVIS (D-IL) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act H.R. 6402 by FEENSTRA (R-IA) Upward Mobility Act H.R. 6585 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H. R. 6951 by FOXX (R-NC) College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 6620 by CRANE (R-AZ) No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act H.R. 7033 by Calvert (R-CA) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act H.R. 7367 by Burlison (R-MO) Overtime Pay Flexibility Act H.R. 7698 by KILMER (D-WA) and BARR (R-KY) the Building Civic Bridges Act H. R. ## by SCOTT (D-VA) Pell Grant Preservation Act H.R.8534 BY GOOD (R-VA) Protecting Student Athletes Economic Freedom Act H.R.8648 by CHAVEZ-DEREMER (R-OR) Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024 H.R.8818 by MCMORRIS RODGERS (R-WA) American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 H. J. Res. 45 by GOOD (R-VA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness H.J.Res.165 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance" by Miller (R-IL) H. Res 798 by BURGESS (R-UT) condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 793 / S. 161, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to higher education and community colleges. Issues related to access, equity, and diversity in education and the STEM pipeline. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to K-12 education, treatment of charter schools; H.R.496/S.2442 - Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business by supporting Students Act) (H.R.793/S.161) -- also LBR issue Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act (H.R. 496) -- also LBR issue Apprenticeships to College Act (H.R.3786/S.343) -- also EDU issue Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) -- also EDU issue

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Higher Education H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to competition Issues related to macroeconomic trends Issues related to workforce development and economic data Issues related to skills-first hiring Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and talent American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2033) Journalism Competition & Preservation Act (S. 1094) Advancing Skills Based Hiring (H.R. 4187) Employee Directed Skills Act (H.R. 4186) Chance to Compete Act (H.R. 159) The AMERICA Act (S. 1073) A Stronger Workforce for America (H.R. 6655) The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) JOBS Act (S. 161) PELL Act (H.R. 496) Pro Codes Act (S. 835) National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 (H.R. 2851) Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act (S. 550) No Robot Bosses Act (H.R. 7621) Stop Spying Bosses Act (H.R. 7690)

Client expense: $219,764 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher education; H.R.496:Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1655, Jobs to Compete Act, all provisions. H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act, all provisions. General higher education issues, and public policy discussions. General regulatory implementation discussions related to higher education. General Pell Grant award discussions. General discussions covering change of control, and related regulatory requirements.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 793 / S. 161, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act (WIOA Reauthorization) H.R. 2851, National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 H.R. 159, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 S. 161/H.R. 793, JOBS Act of 2023 H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act H.R. 6791, Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.978: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students H.R. 1811: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students S.161: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.793: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.1655: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs (Jobs to Compete Act). - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.496: Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R. 1630: PROSPECT Act - to establish competitive grants to empower community colleges and MSIs to become incubators for child care talent and to provide access to child care on campus H.R. 4244 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - possible re-introduction for active-duty reserves members, allows those called to serve for less than 30 days to return to their institution. S. 2076 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - This bill revises the definition of service in the uniformed services as the term relates to readmission requirements for servicemembers. S. 1349College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 2957 College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 3411 PATH to College Act - a bill to increase access to higher education by providing public transit grants. H.R. 3000 Tax Free Pell - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income, and for other purposes. H.R. 656 Head Start for Our Future Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program. H.R. 5998 America's College Promise Act of 2023 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. S. 3086 Americas College Promise Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. H.R. 6585 - The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act - To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Bill would authorize SCCTG and also streamline program inclusion for ETPL to those eligible for workforce Pell. S.3995 - Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024 - legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education. H.R.7811 - Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2024 - legislation to support evidence-based practices that support student retention, completion, and success in postsecondary education.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 496 Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act (PELL Act), a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R. 793/S. 161 JOBs Act, a bill to extend Federal Pell Grant Eligibility of certain short-term programs. Department of Education (GENERAL-23-11) Establishing Personal Liability Requirements for Financial Losses Related to the Title IV Programs. Department of Education Final Rule on Determining the Amount of Federal Education Assistance Funds Received by Institutions of Higher Education (90/10) - Docket ID ED-2022-OPE-0062 When the House and Senate Education Committee debates and/or proposes legislation related to institutions of higher education accountability requirements or student-outcome-based quality assurance system, CECU continues to engage the two committees to consider applying Section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in the legislation to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). CECU continues to engage the White House and Department of Education about applying section 454(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act in any new regulations related to accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system to ensure that the accountability requirements and/or student-outcome-based quality assurance system apply equally to all institutions of higher education (public, private nonprofit, and proprietary institutions). Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (GE), Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB) Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089 H.R. 6585 The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H.R. 7810 Clock Hour Student Protection Act Program Integrity & Institutional Quality Negotiated Rulemaking; Proposed Cash Management rule in Negotiated Rulemaking Certification Procedures Final Rule Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Legislative Lobbying Report January 1 - March 31, 2024 Senate S. 365 by DURBIN (D-IL) Dream Act of 2023 S. 528 by GRASSLEY (R-IA) Understanding the True Cost of College S.1004 by BRAUN (R-IN) Student Loan Tax Elimination Act S. 1041 by BROWN (D-OH) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1309 by SCHATZ (D-HI) Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act of 2023 S. 1341 by REED (D-RI) the EDUCATORS act S. 1349 by CASSIDY (R-LA) College Transparency Act S. 1488 by GILLIBRAND the EATS Act S. 2624 by BALDWIN (D-WI) Department of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act for FY 2024K S. 2901 by KLOBUCHER (D-MN) Stop Campus Hazing Act S. 3296 by HASSAN (D-NH) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act S. 3355 by SCOTT (R-FL) Changing our Learning, Loans, Endowments and Graduation Expectations Act S. 3362 by TILLIS (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S. 3465 by COTTON (R-AR) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act S. 3514 by Vance (R-OH) College Endowment Accountability Act S. J. Res. 22 by CASSIDY (R-LA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness House H. R. 309 by BONAMICI (D-OR) Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act H.R. 496 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act H.R. 1250 by MANN (R-KS) Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act H.R. 1311 by MCCLAIN (R-MI) College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act H.R. 2395 by TAKANO (D-CA) Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H. R. 1767 by RAMIREZ (D-IL) Student Veterans Benefit Restoration Act H.R. 2401 by BONAMICI (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 2670 by ROGERS (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 H.R. 2957 by KRISHNAMOORTHI (D-IL) College Transparency Act H. R. 2992 by ADAMS (D-NC) the EDUCATORS Act H. R. 3183 by GOMEZ (D-CA) the EATS Act H.R. 3000 by DOGGETT (D-TX) Tax-Free Pell Grant Act H.R. 3601 by CARTWRIGHT (D-PA) Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act H.R. 3711 by MOLINARO (R-NY) Schools Not Shelters Act H. R. 3746 by McHENRY (R-NC) Fisal Responsibility Act H.R. 3981 by MCGARVEY (D-KY) Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act H.R. 4380 by MURPHY (R-NC) Protecting Endowments from our Adversaries Act H. R. 4366 by CARTER (R-TX) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 5109 by GALLAGHER (R-WI) DITCH Act H.R. 5489 by JOYCE (R-OH) Pell Plus Act of 2023 H.R. 5914 by VAN ORDEN (R-WI) to improve the processes to approve programs of education for the purpose of educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 5933 by STEEL (R-CA) DETERRENT Act H.R. 5956 by KIGGANS (R-VA) Transparency for Student Veterans Act pf 2023 H.R. 6401 by DAVIS (D-IL) Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act H.R. 6402 by FEENSTRA (R-IA) Upward Mobility Act H.R. 6585 by STEFANIK (R-NY) Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act H. R. 6951 by FOXX (R-NC) College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 6620 by CRANE (R-AZ) No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act H.R. 7033 by Calvert (R-CA) Woke Endowment Security Tax Act H.R. 7698 by KILMER (D-WA) and BARR (R-KY) the Building Civic Bridges Act H. J. Res. 45 by GOOD (R-VA) Congressional Review Act to disallow student loan forgiveness H. Res 798 by BURGESS (R-UT) condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Issues related to higher education and community colleges. Issues related to access, equity, and diversity in education and the STEM pipeline. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. Issues related to H.R. 793 / S. 161, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to K-12 education, treatment of charter schools; H.R.496/S.2442 - Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.978: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students H.R. 1811: Affordable College Textbook Act - a bill to reduce the cost of college materials for students S.161: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.793: JOBS Act of 2023 - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.1655: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs (Jobs to Compete Act). - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R.496: Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act - a bill to amend the Higher Education Act to include Pell Grants for short term programs H.R. 1630: PROSPECT Act - to establish competitive grants to empower community colleges and MSIs to become incubators for child care talent and to provide access to child care on campus H.R. 4244 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - possible re-introduction for active-duty reserves members, allows those called to serve for less than 30 days to return to their institution. S. 2076 Servicemember Enrollment and Readmission for Valuable Education Act (SERVE) Act - This bill revises the definition of service in the uniformed services as the term relates to readmission requirements for servicemembers. S. 1349College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 2957 College Transparency Act - a bill to reform the college data reporting system and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely data on student access and success. H.R. 3411 PATH to College Act - a bill to increase access to higher education by providing public transit grants. H.R. 3000 Tax Free Pell - a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income, and for other purposes. H.R. 656 Head Start for Our Future Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program. H.R. 5998 America's College Promise Act of 2023 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. S. 3086 Americas College Promise Act of 2023 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. H.R. 6585 - The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce programs. H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act - To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Bill would authorize SCCTG and also streamline program inclusion for ETPL to those eligible for workforce Pell.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 2957, S. 1349, College Transparency Act, all titles; H.R. 496, Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act; H.R. 793, S. 161, Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2023; H.R. 1655, Jobs to Compete Act; H.R. 6585 Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, all titles; H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for American Act; H.R. 6791, Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act, all titles; H.R. 5960, Opportunity to Compete Act, all titles; H.R. 5933, DETERRENT Act, all titles.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE