Introduction of the 1945 Bill for Commission on Emergency Federal Aid to Higher Educational Institutions, 1945-05-03

The document introduces a bill, H.R. 3116, to establish a temporary agency called the Commission on Emergency Federal Aid to Higher Educational Institutions. The purpose of the bill is to address the impairment of higher education institutions in the United States caused by the war and provide aid to prevent a crisis in the education system. The bill outlines definitions, the composition and responsibilities of the Commission, and the application process for higher educational institutions to receive aid through contracts. The Commission's authority includes reviewing the financial status of institutions and determining the amount of aid they are eligible for based on demonstrated need. The document also specifies limitations on the contracts and the duration of the Commission's existence.