What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8731.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-13.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8731/BILLS-118hr8731ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8731

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. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

College Transparency: Detailed Graduation Times for Students.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Colleges must publish detailed completion rates segmented by student status (first-time, transfer, full-time, part-time). Data will show the percentage of students finishing within normal time, 150%, 200%, and up to 300% of the standard program duration. The goal is to provide consumers with comprehensive information for making informed enrollment and financial planning decisions.

This act mandates that colleges provide much more detailed data on how long it takes students to complete their degrees. Instead of a single graduation rate, institutions must report completion percentages based on normal time, 150%, 200%, and 300% of that time, broken down by student type. This enhanced transparency allows prospective students and families to better assess the true time commitment and financial risk of a program before enrolling.

Key points

Colleges must publish detailed completion rates segmented by student status (first-time, transfer, full-time, part-time).

Data will show the percentage of students finishing within normal time, 150%, 200%, and up to 300% of the standard program duration.

The goal is to provide consumers with comprehensive information for making informed enrollment and financial planning decisions.

article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill

gavel

Status:

Expired

Record your position for audit.

Why does your vote on bills matter?

It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.

Additional Information

Time for Completion Act

Print number: HR 8731

Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Process start date: 2024-06-13

System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.

Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025

Source data: api.congress.gov

AI work logs for this document launch

College Transparency: Detailed Graduation Times for Students.

Key Questions about College Transparency: Detailed Graduation Times for Students.