Liberty Champion opinion: PROSPER Act shakes up left side of Congress

What bill is currently working its way through Congress and could influence the fate of Liberty University students’ unsubsidized loans and Pell Grants and the university’s ability to operate according to its religious convictions?

The answer is the proposed PROSPER Act, formally titled the “Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity Through Education Reform Act.” This bill, often referred to as the new Higher Education Act, is a reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, originally signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. This reauthorization of the bill is currently being reviewed and will soon be presented to the House of Representatives for approval.

On his podcast “The Briefing,” Dr. Albert Mohler noted on Feb. 5 that sometimes, critical legislation appears innocuous and garners little attention, despite its widespread significance.

The PROSPER Act is indeed a critical piece of legislation…

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