[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 29, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   MAKING HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS

  (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, I rise today to highlight a critical piece 
of legislation that my colleagues and I in the Committee on Education 
and Labor are currently marking up next door, the College Affordability 
Act.
  For too many students across our Nation, the dream of pursuing higher 
education remains out of reach. Rising tuition costs and financially 
debilitating loans prevent young people from reaching their full 
potential, and that is simply unacceptable.
  That is why we are working to provide relief for students through the 
College Affordability Act. This reauthorization of the Higher Education 
Act restores Federal investments in public colleges, increases the 
value of grant opportunities, and makes student loans easier to pay 
off.
  Nothing should stand in the way of the success of our children's 
educational opportunities, especially not the fear of crippling long-
term debt.
  Mr. Speaker, I am on my way back to the committee room to continue 
our work to make higher education accessible and affordable for all 
students.

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