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Affordable College Textbook Act: Lowering Education Costs for Students

This act aims to reduce college textbook costs for students by promoting free, digital educational materials. Colleges can apply for grants to create and use these open textbooks, potentially saving students significant money. Additionally, the act increases transparency regarding textbook prices and the availability of free resources.
Key points
Grant program for creating and distributing free college textbooks (open educational resources).
Increased transparency in textbook pricing: colleges must provide prices and information on free alternatives.
Requirement to make free textbooks available in an easily accessible digital format, including for individuals with disabilities.
Potential annual savings for students estimated at over a billion dollars.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7040
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affordable College Textbook Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7040.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grant program for creating and distributing free college textbooks (open educational resources).
  • Increased transparency in textbook pricing: colleges must provide prices and information on free alternatives.
  • Requirement to make free textbooks available in an easily accessible digital format, including for individuals with disabilities.
  • Potential annual savings for students estimated at over a billion dollars.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education