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Congressman Bishop praises state lawmakers, warns against federal maintenance‑of‑effort mandate
Summary
U.S. Rep. Bishop addressed the Utah House, commending members' work, urging vigilance on federal higher‑education maintenance‑of‑effort language (a five‑year rolling average) and stressing border security and local control on federal land issues.
Congressman Bishop addressed the Utah House in a Committee of the Whole, thanking members for their service and urging caution about recent federal proposals on higher education funding and other mandates.
Bishop told the chamber he admired the legislature’s efforts and warned that a maintenance‑of‑effort provision in federal higher‑education legislation—described in his remarks as a five‑year rolling‑average requirement—could effectively penalize states if spending falls below that average, risking the loss of federal funds tied to programs such as Pell Grants…
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