ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES for ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act - House and Senate budget reconciliation bill that contains $1.9 trillion in pandemic-related aid. The measure includes $39.6 billion to support institutions of higher education. American Jobs Plan (AJP) - President Bidens $2 trillion proposal that aims to create jobs, rebuild the nation's infrastructure, and increase American competitiveness over ten years. The AJP includes several community college policies and funding priorities, including $12 billion to improve community colleges physical and technological infrastructure, $100 billion to expand high-speed broadband across the country, and $48 billion to build the capacity of the current workforce development system by supporting community college-business partnerships. American Families Plan (AFP) - President Bidens $1.8 trillion proposal that focuses on children and families wellbeing, providing economic resources and ensuring access to high quality, affordable education over the next ten years. The AFP includes substantial funding for tuition assistance and student aid, including $109 billion to extend two years of free community college to all Americans, including Dreamers and a $1,400 increase to the Pell Grant maximum award. Houses FY22 Labor HHS Subcommittee funding bill - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education. Provides $253.8 billion in funding for FY 2022-a 28 percent increase above FY 2021. Was advanced by full Appropriations Committee on July 15, 2021. Senates FY22 Labor HHS Subcommittee funding bill - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education. Not yet drafted. Budget Reconciliation Bill - Congress is preparing to take steps to pass a comprehensive budget reconciliation bill that contains funding for investments in our nations economy. ACCT has advocated for the inclusion of funding for tuition-free community college, community college infrastructure investments, a community college workforce development program and student success grants in budget reconciliation legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE BROWN New | — |
| JEE HANG LEE | — |
| JOSE MIRANDA | — |
Immigration IMM
H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act- Gives DACA recipients and other undocumented individuals an opportunity to acquire permanent lawful status if they meet certain requirements. Passed the House of Representatives in March 2021.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEE HANG LEE | — |
| JOSE MIRANDA | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act- Gives DACA recipients and other undocumented individuals an opportunity to acquire permanent lawful status if they meet certain requirements. Passed the House of Representatives in March 2021.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEE HANG LEE | — |
| JOSE MIRANDA New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 3803, Pell Grant Flexibility Act- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any amount received as a Federal Pell Grant. H.R. 6749, American Opportunity Student Tax Relief Act- Extends and modifies the American Opportunity Tax Credit and excludes from gross income any amount received as a Federal Pell Grant. S. 847, Student Loan Tax Elimination Act - Eliminates the origination fee on federal student loans. Origination fees are the fees lenders charge for processing new loan applications. H.R. 4174, Tax Free Pell Grant Act - Expands the usage of Pell Grants on a tax-free basis, improves coordination with the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and ensures students do not lose out on any AOTC benefits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE BROWN | — |
| JEE HANG LEE | — |
| JOSE MIRANDA | — |
Education EDU
S. 864, H.R. 2037, Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act - Makes certain short-term education and training programs eligible for Pell grant. S. 839, H.R. 2030, College Transparency Act - Streamlines reporting requirements for postsecondary institutions and makes program-level data more available to students. S. 1396, H.R. 2861 Americas College Promise Act of 2021- Creates federal-state partnership that enables students to attend community college tuition-free. S. 5029, H.R. 3578, Community College Student Success Act - Seeks to improve community college graduation rates by expanding student support services. S. 200, H.R. 602, Relaunching Americas Workforce Act - Invests $15 billion in Americas workforce training infrastructure in response to the pandemic. S. 2004, H.R. 3857, Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act - Directs grants to colleges to ensure they can provide basic needs services to students. S. 1847, ACCESS to Careers Act - Builds on the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community Colleges and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program to increase the ability of community colleges to meet labor market demand. H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021- Authorizes $3.5 billion to expand registered apprenticeships across the country. Passed by the House of Representatives in February 2021. S. 1802, Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act - Increases the annual tax-free benefit from $5,250 to $12,000 for two years and expands the tools and technology that would qualify. S. 2081, H.R.2451, Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act - Doubles the maximum Pell Grant and further expands eligibility to help more low-income students and families afford the cost of college. S. 2054, Partnerships for Affordability and Student Success (PASS) Act - Amends the Higher Education Act to strengthen federal-state partnerships in postsecondary education. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Reauthorization - Primary federal workforce development legislation to bring about increased coordination among labor and related programs. Due for reauthorization as of 2020.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATIE BROWN | — |
| JEE HANG LEE | — |
| JOSE MIRANDA | — |
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