HR-792 : Still Just a Bill


Opportunities for Success Act of 2019

This bill permanently reauthorizes the Federal Work-Study Program and otherwise revises the program, including by allocating program funds to institutions of higher education based on the amount of Pell Grant funds received by each institution.

It also establishes a pilot program that provides work-based learning opportunities for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2019-01-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Education
Related Subjects
  • Academic performance and assessments
  • Congressional oversight
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Employment and training programs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Government trust funds
  • Higher education
  • National and community service
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Temporary and part-time employment
  • Youth employment and child labor
  • Educational guidance
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Education

Related Bills

See Related Bills