Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., reintroduced a bill Thursday that attempts to address student loan debt and make colleges more affordable.
The Earn to Learn Act, which was first introduced in April 2021, would create a matched-savings program that would help low-income students pay college tuition, buy books and cover any other education-related expenses.
"We must do better to ensure American students have the skills and training necessary to pursue good-paying jobs that keep up with our changing economy," said Romney. "I'm proud to join Sen. Sinema in reintroducing this legislation, which will help students pursue their education by equipping them with the financial resources and knowledge they need to attend college or career and technical schools without the burden of being saddled with debt when they graduate," he said.
Romney has worked alongside Sinema on numerous occasions, and has said he is open to endorsing her if she decides to run for Senate reelection in 2024. Their latest bill would establish 250,000 additional scholarships in the first five years, according to the
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