[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 151 (Thursday, September 19, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE

  (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, every student deserves the opportunity to 
pursue higher education and achieve their goals, but for too many 
Americans, especially low-income students or families in poverty, 
unexpected financial emergencies like sudden medical costs, 
transportation issues, or loss of employment can prevent them from 
completing coursework or even cause them to drop out of school 
altogether.
  A broken-down car or a brief hospitalization should not derail a 
lifetime of hard work for any student. That is why I am proud to have 
partnered with Congresswoman Katie Hill to introduce the CAMPUS Act, 
which provides emergency grants to students in need so they can 
continue their coursework and stay on track academically. This 
legislation provides a critical safety net for low-income students and 
brings us one step closer to making higher education accessible and 
affordable for all young people.

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