IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 10 
Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of 
a college education. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 27, 2015 
Mr. FATTAH (for himself and Mr. VARGAS) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the 
rising costs of a college education. 
Whereas a college education is inextricably linked to economic 
opportunity in the United States and the American 
Dream; 
Whereas a college education is integral to the vibrancy and 
potency of the American workforce; 
Whereas an estimated 30 percent of job openings will require 
an associate’s degree or some college by 2020; 
Whereas the rising costs of higher education are an obstacle 
to college matriculation and completion; 
Whereas the Federal student loan debt for all borrowers ex-
ceeds $1 trillion; 
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Whereas Federal, State, and local governments are pursuing 
strategies and innovations which will make higher edu-
cation more affordable and accessible; 
Whereas better utilizing our community colleges to address 
the rising costs of higher education is one such strategy; 
Whereas there are 1,100 or more community colleges in the 
United States; 
Whereas approximately 40 percent of undergraduate students 
attend a community college; 
Whereas community colleges provide a cost-effective option to 
pursuing a college degree; 
Whereas community colleges offer open admission; 
Whereas the cost of community college is approximately 50 
percent lower than traditional colleges and universities; 
Whereas the Administration recently highlighted the impor-
tance of community colleges through the America’s Col-
lege Promise proposal and made a significant step in ad-
dressing the costs of higher education; 
Whereas this proposal would provide two years of community 
college free for hardworking students who are enrolled at 
least half-time in a community college and maintain a 
good GPA; 
Whereas this proposal could benefit approximately 9,000,000 
students if all States participate; 
Whereas an average of $3,800 in tuition per year could be 
saved for full-time community college students through 
this proposal; 
Whereas Congress has a significant role in making college 
more affordable and accessible; and 
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Whereas Congress can pass legislation which will reduce the 
rising costs of a college education making college more 
accessible for all students: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the challenges and burdens asso-
ciated with the rising costs of a college education; 
(2) acknowledges the benefits of community col-
leges in providing an affordable and cost effective 
way to obtain a college degree; 
(3) supports the goals and ideals of the Amer-
ica’s College Promise proposal; and 
(4) commits to pursuing strategies in the 114th 
Congress which will make college more affordable 
and accessible for all students. 
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