WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will mark up the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act (H.R. 4508). Introduced by Chairwoman Foxx (R-NC) and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), the legislation will bring reforms to support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education. The markup will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. For a fact sheet, click here.For a bill summary, click here.A live webcast will be available here.
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