Introductory Statement on S. 4431

On 2026-04-29, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered a floor speech titled "Introductory Statement On S. 4431" in the Senate. The speech addressed taxes and also covered education. It referenced legislation including S4431, S2130, S2131.

Introductory Statement on S. 4431

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2130-S2131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. Budd, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Curtis): S. 4431. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4431 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Time for Completion Act''. SEC. 2. CONSUMER INFORMATION ABOUT COMPLETION OR GRADUATION TIMES. (a) Transparency in College Tuition for Consumers.-- Subparagraph (J) of section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)(J)) is amended to read as follows: ``(J)(i) For programs of study 4 years of length or longer-- ``(I) the percentages of first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (iii); ``(II) the percentages of first-time, part-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (iii); ``(III) the percentages of non-first time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (iii); and ``(IV) the percentages of non-first-time, part-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (iii). ``(ii) For programs of study less than 4 years-- ``(I) the percentages of first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (iii); ``(II) the percentages of first-time, part-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (iii); ``(III) the percentages of non-first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (iii); and ``(IV) the percentages of non-first-time, part-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at the institution who obtain a degree or certificate within each of the times for completion or graduation described in subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (iii). [[Page S2131]] ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the times for completion or graduation are as follows: ``(I) The normal time for completion of, or graduation from, the student's program. ``(II) 150 percent of the normal time for completion of, or graduation from, the student's program. ``(III) 200 percent of the normal time for completion of, or graduation from, the student's program. ``(IV) 300 percent of the normal time for completion of, or graduation from, the student's program. ``(iv) In making publicly available the percentages described in this subparagraph, the Secretary shall display each percentage in a consistent manner and with equal visibility.''. (b) Institutional and Financial Assistance Information for Students.--Section 485(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (L) and inserting the following: ``(L) each completion or graduation rate for each type of student and program described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 132(i)(1)(J);''; and (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3), by striking ``within 150 percent of the normal time for completion of or graduation from the program'' and inserting ``within the time for completion or graduation described in section 132(i)(1)(J) applicable to such student and such program''. ______

Referenced legislation: S4431