President Trump Signs Rubio, Coons American Dream Accounts Act Into Law

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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) welcomed President Trump's signing of the American Dream Accounts Act, legislation Rubio led with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) that will help to increase the number of low-income and at-risk students able to access and complete college or technical education. The American Dream Accounts Act was included as part of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

"The American Dream is what makes our country exceptional, and I commend the President for signing the American Dream Accounts Act into law so we can take the important step of creating stronger pathways for children to achieve academic success and, ultimately, their American Dream," Rubio said. "It is crucial we continue to do everything we can to expand economic mobility and lessen the opportunity gap in America. I thank my colleagues in both the Senate and the House who joined me in advancing this bipartisan effort."

"I'm thrilled that my bipartisan American Dream Accounts Act was signed into law," Coons said. "I have worked on this bill with Senator Rubio for many years. If we want to ensure that American workers can compete in the global economy, we must ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to access technical training and higher education. This legislation will bridge the opportunity gap by streamlining resources that allow young people to prepare for, save for, and achieve their educational dreams. I look forward to working with the administration to fully realize the possibilities of American Dream Accounts for students across the country."

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