BRADLEY BALLOU

HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - sought exemption for student workers from employer mandate H.R. 5262, H.R. 210, Student Worker Exemption Act TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FOR HOSPITALS UNC Health Care serves patients across the state, including underserved and rural populations. UNC Health Care provides $300 million of uncompensated care annually. Including recently affiliated hospitals, the number is $424 million annually. UNC SYSTEM POLICY PRIORITY Determine common definitions and reforms in such areas as community benefit, charitable care, charges to the uninsured and debt collection. Monitor implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and minimize negative impact on student health insurance plans. Support legislation to address workforce shortages in key health professions. Direct HHS to adopt state reciprocity agreements for practitioner licensure. Such action should be in coordination with physicians, health care practitioners and patient advocates. Medicare and Medicaid Support fair and adequate payment rates for physicians, and support efforts to tie reimbursement rates to reasonable measures of quality over the entire health care sector. Increase federal funding and raise the statutory cap to enable training of additional resident physicians (Increase GME/IME Caps for Residents). Increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to help offset dramatic cuts states may implement due to the weakened economy. Preserve the Medicare Bad Debt Moratorium and maintain the current funding level for bad debts. Ensure that the severity case mix reimbursement is adequate for teaching hospitals (Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) Refinements). Monitor prospective allocation changes for Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments.

Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - sought exemption for student workers from employer mandate H.R. 5262, H.R. 210, Student Worker Exemption Act

Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - sought exemption for student workers from employer mandate H.R. 5262, H.R. 210, Student Worker Exemption Act

Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - sought exemption for student workers from employer mandate H.R. 5262, H.R. 210, Student Worker Exemption Act

Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - sought exemption for student workers from employer mandate H.R. 5262, H.R. 210, Student Worker Exemption Act

HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) S. 590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act S. 355, Teach Safe Relationships Act H.R. 5269, HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744: The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806: DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186: High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309: The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325: The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331: The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186: FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056: Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) S. 590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act S. 355, Teach Safe Relationships Act H.R. 5269, HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744: The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806: DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186: High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309: The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325: The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331: The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186: FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056: Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744: The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806: DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186: High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309: The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325: The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331: The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186: FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056: Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 1399, Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 1399, Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744: The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806: DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186: High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309: The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325: The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331: The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186: FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056: Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (House Draft; Senate Draft) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military ConstructionVA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Higher Education Federal Regulatory Compliance issues, Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) S. 590, Campus Accountability and Safety Act S. 355, Teach Safe Relationships Act H.R. 5269, HALT Campus Sexual Violence Act

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc The Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act, S. 85, amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a simplified income-driven repayment plan, and for other purposes. S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

HR 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595: The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241: The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR 4057: The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357: The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933: Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481: To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796: To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944: To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448: Expands protections under the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provide in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643: Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793: The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230: Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

FY 2015 Budget and Appropriations, including programmatic appropriations requests. CRomnibus, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 HR 83. Agriculture (HR 4800; S2389) Commerce-Justice-Science (HR 4660; S2437) Defense (HR4870; Senate Draft) Energy-Water (HR4923; Senate Draft) Financial Services (HR 5016; Senate Draft) Homeland Security (HR 4903; S 2534) Interior-Environment (House Draft; Senate Draft) Labor-HHS-Education (HR 3020; S 1695) Legislative Branch (HR 4487) Military Construction VA (HR 4486) State-Foreign Ops (HR 5013; S 2499) Transportation-HUD (HR 4745; S 2438) Budget Resolution (H CR 96; Senate Draft) House Joint Resolution 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution (2015)

HR 2744: The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806: DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186: High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309: The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325: The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331: The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186: FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056: Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 1399, Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 1399, Veteran Education Empowerment Act HR 475, GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015, S. 3483, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2011 HR 595, The Veteran's Education Equity Act of 2013 S. 2241, The GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2013 HR. 4057, The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 S. 257, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 HR. 357, The GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 Reinstatement of Tuition Assistance for active duty military personnel, Amendment to 2013 Continuing Resolution, H.R. 933 Alterations to the Fry Scholarship, specifically Post-9/11 recipients access to the Yellow Ribbon Program H.R. 331 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions H.R. 2011 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education H.R. 2481 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify and improve the election requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 1796 - To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, and for other purposes. S. 944 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. S. 2448 - Expands protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) with respect to student loans S. 2450/H.R. 3230 - Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act, supportive of provisions requiring states to provided in-state tuition to veterans. President Obamas 8 Keys to Success initiative for supporting veterans, military, and military families on campus. NC Delegates have raised concerns as to why no UNC schools were asked to join the initial 250 signatures of the 8 Keys to Success, despite having been recognized by the Secretary of the VA and other Congressional Members as an institution committed to the educational success of veterans. President Barack Obamas Principles of Excellence for higher education institutions serving veteran and military-affiliated students. H.R. 2011 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education, through to December 31, 2015. S.1643 Provides for a two-year extension of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Education through to December 31, 2015 H.R. 4793, The Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act H.R. 3230, Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act (provisions related to providing in-state tuition to student veterans)

HR 2744: The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6: 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806: DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186: High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309: The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325: The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331: The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186: FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056: Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.

HR 2744, The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System ACT Amendments of 2015 (ICOOS ACT), HR 6, 21st Century Cures Act, S. 3600, S. 1806 DATA Act America COMPETES Act Reauthorization, FIRST Act, HR 4186 High Quality Research Act DRAFT Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act. Seeks to reduce abusive patent litigation practices. H.R. 3325 The Technology-Enabled Education Innovation Partnership Act. To award grants to improve equality of access to technology-enabled education innovations and understanding how partnerships of educational agencies and research institutions design and implement such innovations in ways that improve student outcomes. S. 2331 - The HBCU Innovation Fund Act of of 2013, To distribute grants funding the development of initiatives to address needs of students being served at HBCUs H.R. 4186 - FIRST Act, impacts funding of science and technology research programs. Opposed any cuts to research spending, particularly related to social and behavioral science research. H.R. 5056 - Research and Development Efficiency Act, directs OSTP to establish a working group responsible for reviewing Federal regulations affecting research and universities and instituting best practices for federally funded research.