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  • The BUILD Act aims to create a grant program for some colleges and universities to develop projects that help boost economic and community development in areas facing economic challenges. The Secretary of Commerce will identify these institutions based on their location in...

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    The BUILD Act is a plan to give money to certain colleges so they can help fix up neighborhoods that need more jobs and better places to live, like building new community centers or helping small businesses. But figuring out which places get help and how much money they need might be tricky and unfair.

  • S. 3684 aims to enhance housing supply and affordability by establishing a grant program for developing and implementing housing plans. Eligible entities, such as states, political subdivisions, and tribal organizations, can apply for planning and implementation grants to...

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    S. 3684 is a plan to help places make homes easier to get and keep, by giving money (grants) to states and groups that want to build more houses and make them affordable to live in, especially from 2025 to 2030. Each year, they’ll have $300 million to share, but who gets it and how it's spent isn't very clear yet.

  • H.R. 9669, known as the "Basic Assistance for Students In College Act" or the "BASIC Act", aims to support the basic needs of students attending higher education institutions in the U.S. It requires federal agencies to share data to identify students eligible for federally funded programs...

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    The "BASIC Act" is like a big plan to help college students get things they need, like food and a place to live, by giving money to colleges so they can help, kinda like giving tools to build a fort where students feel safe and cared for.

  • S. 5091, also known as the "Basic Assistance for Students In College Act" or the "BASIC Act," aims to support the essential needs of college students in the U.S. The bill introduces measures for securely sharing data between federal agencies to identify students in need of...

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    The BASIC Act is a plan to help college students get things they need, like food and places to live. It sets aside lots of money to give schools grants so they can find smart ways to help students, especially those who might have trouble getting by on their own.