HR-5277 : Still Just a Bill

Financial Literacy College Education Act

This bill amends the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to require the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to establish best practices for institutions of higher education regarding methods to: (1) teach financial literacy skills, and (2) provide useful and necessary information to assist students when making financial decisions related to student borrowing.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-03-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2018-03-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2018-03-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
See Subjects
  • Financial literacy
  • Government information and archives
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs

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