House
Jun 20, 2019

To Offer Refugees College Help (TORCH) Act

Summary

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To Offer Refugees College Help (TORCH) Act This bill requires states to charge in-state tuition rates for institutions of higher education to refugees, asylees, and special immigrant visa holders if they are lawfully in the United States. This requirement only applies to the first state where the individual lives after being admitted into the United States.

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Introduced(6/20/19)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

JH

Mr. Huffman

House (D) California – 2

Cosponsors (34)

Topics

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jun 20, 2019